Assistant Professor of Business - Economics

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction - United States
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SUMMARY:
The Assistant Professor of Business – Economics, a tenure-track faculty member of the Department of Business, teaches Economics courses, primarily at the undergraduate level, and preferably at the graduate level. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a state-funded institution that emphasizes quality teaching and research. The Business Department at CMU is currently seeking AACSB accreditation and our application has been accepted.

CMU is a modern campus in beautiful western Colorado with close access to some of the best outdoor activities in the nation including world renounced biking, excelling skiing, hiking, and many other activities. The Grand Valley has a thriving wine industry and is known for its peaches and vineyards. Grand Junction is located in close proximity to several national parks including the Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and the Moab area. CMU, Grand Junction, CO, and the Grand Valley offer a great environment for quality of life and work/life balance.
The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities. Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising and service to the department and profession are expected.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: $70,000.00 - 80,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:
A terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) in Economics or related field with significant coursework in Economics (at least 18 credit hours) required; ABD may be considered with degree to be completed by August 15, 2019.
Proven ability to successfully teach Economics and related courses
Proven track record in scholarly activity is preferred, but future scholarly activity is expected.

PREFERRED:

The ability to teach Intermediate Microeconomics, Managerial Economics, Introduction courses, as well as other upper division courses that fit the interest and expertise of the candidate. The ability to teach Finance or Business Statistics is desired but not required.
Business industry experience preferred but not required.
Evidence of excellence in teaching experience in Economics, scholarship in discipline, service and advising
Evidence of excellence in working with freshman through seniors, and preferably graduate students

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