Economics, Assistant Professor

Alabama State University, College of Business Administration, invites applications for the position of Assistant / Associate Professor of Economics. The successful candidate will teach within his / her academic subjects or disciplines and are responsible for successfully addressing established student learning outcomes in each course and section taught. Faculty will teach courses at times, locations and via modalities that best respond to student and departmental needs, and conduct research. advise students, and provide services to the university and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Teach assigned courses and successfully address established learning outcomes
• Facilitate and inspire learning through proven and innovative teaching and academic support methodologies
• Plan all lessons and assignments with a focus on student success
• Develop and deliver course curricula and syllabi for each course section delivered, ensuring compliance with college and department standards
• Assess students' progress and adjust instructional techniques, resources and assignments as appropriate
• Remain up-to-date with developments in the discipline and best practices for teaching in the discipline by reading scholarly articles, talking with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, conducting appropriate classroom-based research designed to improve student learning outcomes, and / or publishing original research and analyses in books and academic journals
• Advise students on an individual basis about courses required for degree completion and how to achieve their short-term and long-term academic and career goals
• Provide services both to the University and the community
• Supervise work-study students and / or assistants
• Participate in shared governance by serving on academic and deliberate budgets, advise on hiring and promotions within the department, and other college activities

An earned Ph.D. in Economics from an AACSB accredited college or university, have a quality portfolio of scholarly publications, and be Scholarly Academic (SA) at all times as per AACSB standards. ABD candidates with substantial progress on their dissertation may be considered.

It is to be noted that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faculty members complete advanced degrees, certifications, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.

EEOC STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.