Visiting Faculty Lecturer - Economics

General Summary of Position:

The Economics Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a one year visiting full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to start September 1, 2025. Primary responsibilities are to provide teaching and service to the Department.

The teaching load will be four courses per semester, with no more than two preparations per semester. Teaching responsibilities will consist of existing undergraduate courses, including principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and introductory statistics. The department offers a BA in Economics and a BS in Quantitative Economics.

Area of specialization is open. The ideal candidate will enhance the student's learning experience by integrating a variety of methods and strategies into the teaching process and maintaining a student learning-centered environment.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a research 1 university, located about 25 miles northwest of Boston. The Economics department is part of the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS). The department currently has 9 full-time faculty. For more information about the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the department, please visit https://www.uml.edu. Employees at the University of Massachusetts Lowell have access to a wide range of benefits, including among other, health insurance, and retirement plans (https://www.uml.edu/hr/employee-benefits/benefited-employees/).

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D. in Economics (Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered)
• At least 2 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level required at the time of application
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Evidence of Teaching Excellence
• Teaching Statement/Philosophy
• Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.