An Economics Professor teaches foundational economics ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the economics curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
Summary of Position Teach undergraduate online courses in economics and personal financial literacy. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity:
YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments will be courses online.
Primary Location:
Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or
Licensures:
None. Sponsorship and/or
Work Authorization Status:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least an earned master's degree in economics or a related field; at least three years of professional field experience in economics; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certification(s) in economics or finance. Prior teaching experience.
Physical Requirements:
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary:
work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met. Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have at least an earned master's degree in economics or a related field? Yes No 02 Do you have at least three years of professional field experience in economics? Yes No 03 What is the highest level of education that you have attained? Did not complete high school. High school diploma/GED or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral degree Post doctoral degree Juris doctor degree 04 Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Required Question
