Lecturer of Economics

The University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Economics invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure track Lecturer position in Economics to begin Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will teach 3 courses (a total of 12 contact hours) per semester. The precise course mix each year will be a function of department needs and may include Introductory Economic Analysis, courses required for the Economics major or Finance minor, and/or elective courses. Electives in any field including Regional, Health, Sports, Finance, Environmental, International or Development Economics would be welcome offerings. Teaching assignments will be primarily face-to-face and may include some online instruction.

UNC Asheville is a leading public liberal arts and science institution with a deep commitment to teaching. It is the designated liberal arts and sciences university of the UNC system and is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The faculty at UNC Asheville teach across our required interdisciplinary core curriculum, in courses that include first-year seminars; courses that engage scientific perspectives, and a capstone course that demonstrates the relevance of the liberal arts on contemporary issues.

Furthermore, UNCA has been and continues to be a national leader in undergraduate research. Over 67% of our students graduate each year having been engaged in this important learning experience and the University embraces the mentoring of undergraduate research as one of the highest forms of teaching. This commitment makes it essential for all faculty to be engaged in the current trends of their disciplines and this is demonstrated in the outstanding research and scholarship produced by the faculty.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the aforementioned course-load, engage in service to the institution, the community and the profession, and ideally work with our students in some area of the discipline specific to their expertise. Individuals with a passion for undergraduate teaching and interest in a career at an institution focused on the liberal arts are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be excited to engage a diverse community of learners, including first-generation college students and students from under-represented groups and/or under-resourced high schools, through varied, innovative, and student-focused pedagogies.

Applicants should submit the following electronically at https://jobs.unca.edu:

Review of applications will begin May 5th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Leah Greden Mathews via econsearch@unca.edu. Learn more about UNC Asheville's Economics Department HERE.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

The minimum qualifications for this position is a Master's degree in Economics (MA/MS), Finance, or related field such as an MBA. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students; bring pluralist and multidisciplinary perspectives into the classroom; and function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly diverse organization.

Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.