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Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics

Creighton University.com

Office

Omaha, Nebraska

Full Time

Description

The Heider College of Business at Creighton University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in economics. Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a private Jesuit, Catholic university that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions and mission of the University.

The College seeks a faculty member committed to excellence in teaching and pedagogical practices.   The candidate will teach undergraduate economics principles classes, with potential to teach higher-level economics elective courses, for the Department of Economics and Finance. The teaching load is eight classes per academic year.  The candidate will also be expected to provide academic advising for students, as well as service to the College, University, and business community. Candidates with a combination of academic qualifications and relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. 

The Heider College of Business is accredited by the AACSB with an enrollment of approximately 1300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. Approximately 70 full-time faculty members, complemented by part-time professors, serve our students. Degrees awarded include the BSBA, MBA, and several specialized masters degrees.  For more information on the Heider College of Business see:  https://www.creighton.edu/business.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree in economics and have a minimum of two semesters of teaching experience, with evidence of classroom effectiveness.
  • Candidates with PhDs (or similar terminal degree) will be considered for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track).

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) one letter of recommendation, and 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Questions may be sent to Dr. Lee Dunham, Ph.D., CFA, Department Chair of Economics and Finance at: leedunham@creighton.edu

*This position requires applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.*

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Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics

Office

Omaha, Nebraska

Full Time

September 30, 2025

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Creighton University

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