Position Description - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

		ASSOCIATE LECTURER/LECTURER Economics Department College of Business Administration

POSITION DESCRIPTION		Description/Primary Responsibilities: The Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks qualified candidates for two full-time instructional academic staff positions to teach principles of micro- and macro-economics at the undergraduate level for the 2008-2009 academic year. Secondary consideration will be given to the ability to teach undergraduate business research methods. Candidates are expected to be effective teachers, have a commitment to high quality student-focused instruction, have an interest in and concern for students, and demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching introductory economics. Responsibilities will include teaching four sections per semester and participating in department business. Qualifications (minimum and desirable): The minimum educational requirement is a Master’s Degree in Economics; Ph.D. or ABD preferred. Consideration will be given to teaching experience. Also, consideration will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree in a business related field and with at least two years of experience teaching economics.

APPOINTMENT		% of appointment - annual or academic year: 100% Rank: will be at the associate lecturer or lecturer level with competitive salary. Starting Date: August 25, 2008 Excellent fringe benefits and insurance programs

APPLICATION INFORMATION		Refer to Recruitment Number "09ECO01" when applying for or inquiring about this position. Application Procedure: To receive full consideration, a resume, three letters of recommendation that address teaching ability, and teaching evaluations must be submitted to the chair of the search and screen committee. The Economics Department is in the College of Business Administration, which is fully accredited by AACSB International. More information about the department may be found at http://www.uwlax.edu/ba/eco/. Contact: Chair, Search and Screen Committee Department of Economics UW-La Crosse 1725 State St. La Crosse WI 54601 Application Deadline: Preference will be given to complete applications that are received by April 7, 2008. The position will remain open until filled.

LOCAL INFORMATION		Information about UW-La Crosse: The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers a wide array of undergraduate programs in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies as well as a variety of graduate programs. About 9,000 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus. La Crosse (pop. 51,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River at the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. With Minneapolis 2 1/2 hours to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, 2 hours to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking and other outdoor pursuits. For more information about UW-La Crosse: http://www.uwlax.edu

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact the individual above to make appropriate arrangements.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. A written request can exclude one from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.

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