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Adjunct Instructor - Economics

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Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 23 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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The Department of Economics & Finance within the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate Economics courses on a rolling basis. We seek candidates with strong subject-matter expertise and a commitment to excellent teaching and student engagement. Adjunct faculty are expected to bring diverse perspectives and practical experience to the classroom, contributing to the School's mission of developing sought-after business leaders who possess the ethical character, Spiritan mindset, and solutions-oriented skills needed to be global difference makers. Primary Responsibilities
  • Teach assigned courses in the School of Business curriculum (in-person, hybrid, and/or online as applicable).
  • Deliver high-quality instruction using innovative and inclusive pedagogical strategies.
  • Assess student performance through assignments, projects, and exams.
  • Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure course content aligns with program goals and accreditation standards.
  • Maintain availability for student consultation and support outside of scheduled class time.
  • Be a good citizen of the University and promote the mission of the University. Qualifications
  • Earned master?s degree in Economics or a closely related discipline.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working with students. Preferred
  • Earned doctoral degree (PhD) in Economics or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2?3 years of college/university-level teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching hybrid and/or online courses (for graduate assignments).
Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit the following materials via
Interfolio:
  • Letter of interest outlining qualifications and teaching areas
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for at least two professional references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.

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