Tenure Track Faculty Position-Economics/Management

Summary. Beginning fall 2009, the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) will have an opening for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the fields of Economics and Management. The standard teaching load is 5 courses (20 credit hours) per year. Course responsibilities will include Financial Management, Investments, and other electives in economics and management. Required qualifications: i) ABD in Economics, Finance, or a related field; ii) evidence of a promising research program; iii) evidence of successful college level teaching experience. Preferred qualifications: i) Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree, such as a DBA) in Economics, Finance, or a related field; ii) interest in and ability to teach advanced courses in management and finance; iii) interest in working at a liberal arts institution; iv) interest in and ability to supervise undergraduate research and internships; and v) evidence that the research program is viable at a liberal arts undergraduate institution. Research support and fringe benefits are competitive with liberal arts colleges. A successful research program including peer reviewed publications is necessary for tenure and promotion at the University of Minnesota. In addition, service to the institution is also expected. Candidates with the Ph.D. by date of appointment are preferred and will be appointed as assistant professor; an ABD will be appointed as instructor and must have Ph.D. conferred by January 31, 2010 for reappointment.

The Campus and Students: The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) is one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the nation. As one of five campuses of the University of Minnesota, UMM has a unique mission and offers the best of both in the world of higher education--a small, close-knit campus complemented by the power of a world-renowned research University system. UMM is located 160 miles WNW of Minneapolis in a small (5000) rural community. Our student body is diverse (16% students of color) and academically well-prepared, with 63% earning an ACT comprehensive score of 25 or higher and over 50% drawn from the top 25% of their high school classes. Our faculty have received 33 of the University system’s highest teaching award and are very active in research and publication. To learn more about the University of Minnesota, Morris visit our website at http://www.morris.umn.edu.

Colleagues: The economics and management program is an integrated department with a collegial faculty of six persons working together to fashion an outstanding student experience centered on undergraduate research. Several members of our faculty have a heterodox orientation.

Teaching: UMM places a strong emphasis on excellence in undergraduate teaching, and therefore we are seeking a person who has a genuine commitment in this regard. The standard teaching load is 5 courses per year. Classroom and program innovation are encouraged, and excellent opportunities exist for institutional funding of educational innovations.

Research: The pursuit of an active research interest is expected of all faculty at UMM, and is strongly supported by the university. We are particularly interested in faculty who may involve undergraduates in their professional endeavors. Internal funds are routinely available for student research, and Morris faculty have access to the full range of University of Minnesota faculty research funds on a competitive basis.

Affirmative Action: The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We are committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. To request disability accommodations, please contact Sarah Mattson at 320-589-6021.

Contact Info: Please fill out the online application form (only the application form) at the University of Minnesota Online Employment System at http://employment.umn.edu. Interested applicants with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching should send (via regular mail): i) an application letter, ii) vita, iii) three letters of reference, iv) graduate school transcripts, v) teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teacher evaluations or testimonials), vi) a sample of research output, to Dr. Dennis D. Stewart Chair, Management-Economics Search Committee, Div. of Social Science, University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, MN 56267. Position open until filled; completed applications will be reviewed beginning November 24, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For other communications, please contact Dr. Dennis Stewart at stewartd@morris.umn.edu or 320-589-6196, Fax: 320-589-6117.

To learn more about the Economics/Management Discipline and this position visit http://www.morris.umn.edu/academic/Economics-Management/ and

http://www.morris.umn.edu/services/acad_affairs/positions.html.