The Gary E. West College of Business at West Liberty University is accepting applications to fill a tenure-track Faculty position in Economics. The new full-time tenure-track position begins Fall, 2013 and represents a commitment to expand offerings and grow the West College of Business.
To qualify for this tenure-track position, candidates should have a PhD degree in Economics, Financial Economics or related disciplines from an accredited institution. Applicants should provide evidence of or demonstrate potential for high quality teaching and research in the disciplines of Economics and Finance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes in both the undergraduate and IMBA curriculum. In addition to economics classes, there will be opportunity for those with teaching and research interests in financial economics to teach courses in the newly developing finance curriculum. ABD candidates whose dissertation is within one year of completion will be considered.
In addition to a strong discipline background, coursework and/or professional experience in the area of international economics or entrepreneurship will be helpful. Teaching load may include online courses in addition to traditional classroom instruction. The successful candidates will have a commitment to excellent teaching, scholarship and service (college, university and community). Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Anticipated starting date: August 16, 2013.
West Liberty University (http://www.westliberty.edu) is a small, comprehensive institution under the auspices of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested individuals are to submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all transcripts, recent student evaluations (if any), examples of any scholarly work (if any) and three letters of professional references to: West Liberty University, 208 University Drive, College Union Box 131, West Liberty, WV 26074 or e-mail to [email protected]
West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance with the application process may contact Sue Garrison at 304-336-8029 or [email protected] (Do not apply to this e-mail)
“SUCCESSFULLY PASSING A BACKGROUND SCREENING REPORT IS REQUIRED FOR FINAL EMPLOYMENT”
