Visiting Assistant Professor of Microeconomics

The Department of Economics at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in applied microeconomics for the 2024-25 academic year.  Employment will begin August 2024. The individual hired into this position will be asked to teach multiple sections of introductory economics, econometrics, and will have the chance to offer two elective courses in areas within their field of specialization. 

Candidates must have graduated from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants are expected to have earned a PhD in Economics or be an ABD by August 1, 2024.  Candidates with a Master’s degree possessing exceptional professional or teaching experience will also be considered. 

Founded in 1850, IWU is a highly-competitive, nationally-ranked, liberal-arts institution located in Bloomington, IL. The Department of Economics, which resides in the School of Business and Economics, is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and providing students with the tools to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. IWU graduates are widely respected for their critical-thinking, communication skills, and leadership potential. 

The twin cities of Bloomington-Normal constitute a thriving community of over 170,000 residents. Located approximately halfway between Chicago and St. Louis, we are the home to multiple corporate headquarters and typically ranked as one of the best places to live. 

Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The candidate’s application materials should substantively address the candidate’s experience, commitment, and classroom activities to advance these goals. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply: 

Submit the following:

1. a cover letter addressing your qualifications 
2. a curriculum vitae 
3. a teaching statement describing your commitment to excellent undergraduate education  
4. a statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
5. names and contact information for professional references
6. a research sample (optional)

Please submit your application materials to sobe@iwu.edu. Please send any questions to Dr. Dave Marvin, search committee chair, at dmarvin@iwu.edu.

Illinois Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. For further information see our Jobs Web Page at https://www.higheredjobs.com/  or https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings.