Instructor of Economics
Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more
information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an
internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee
account. Position Summary: The Department of Economics invites
applications for a full-time Instructor of Economics. This is a
non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment. Responsibilities The
successful candidate will teach a range of economics courses at the
undergraduate and/or graduate level, depending on qualifications.
The standard teaching load is 4 courses per semester (fall and
spring). Instructors are also expected to contribute to limited
service and maintain professional or scholarly engagement
activities to satisfy AACSB faculty qualification standards.
Courses are delivered in multiple formats—including traditional
in-person lectures, hybrid/lecture-capture, and fully online.
Candidates should be comfortable and interested in teaching across
these formats as well as in different term lengths (16-week
semesters, 8-week fast-track sessions, and intersession offerings).
Courses may be assigned at the Boca Raton campus or other FAU
campuses, such as Davie or Fort Lauderdale. Summer teaching
opportunities may be available, subject to departmental needs and
budget approval. For questions or additional information about this
position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. William
Bosshardt, at wbosshardt@fau.edu. Minimum Qualifications: •
Master’s degree or higher in Economics from a university accredited
by AACSB or a similar business accreditation, conferred by the
start of employment. • At least four semesters of experience
teaching economics courses in an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent)
undergraduate or graduate program. • Demonstrated record of
teaching excellence, as evidenced by course evaluations, peer
reviews, teaching awards, or similar documentation. • Interest in
and/or proven ability to take on student-focused service activities
such as advising student organizations, contributing to curriculum
or course development, program administration, or supervising
undergraduate research. Salary: Commensurate with Experience
College or Department: College of Business Location: Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours: N/A Application Deadline: 2026-06-30 Special
Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and
may close without prior notice. This position is subject to
funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently
posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website
(https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment
application for this recruitment and submitting the related
documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits the
attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A
maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application.
If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please
combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed
the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of
required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full
consideration are to provide the following: • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter summarizing teaching experience in economics. •
One-page statement of teaching philosophy • Evidence of teaching
effectiveness (maximum five pages) • Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts: The selected candidate for this position is required
to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution
for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of
employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States,
the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National
Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of
the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official
transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the
Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to
the individual applicant. Background Screening: Selected candidates
must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior
to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a
criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle
check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening
check. Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please
call 561-297-3057. 711
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