The University of California, Riverside, Department of Economics invites applications for three (3) open rank (Assistant, Associate or Full) Professors of Teaching beginning July 1, 2025. These positions are equivalent in level to other ladder rank faculty positions, but with emphasis placed on excellence in teaching and instruction-related activities. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The appointed candidate will have teaching responsibilities for undergraduate introductory and advanced courses, and may be asked to teach in the department’s future master’s program in Economics.
Candidates for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level must show (1) strong potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, (2) strong potential for contributions to research in economics or education, and/or pedagogical contributions, and (3) an ability and eagerness to engage in university and public service. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated commitment to high-quality and innovative teaching, and they must be ABD by the start of appointment. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven record of teaching excellence beyond any experience they may have as teaching assistants. Applications from advanced Assistant Professors are strongly encouraged. Applicants for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions will be required to submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence, a sample of research work or pedagogical contributions, Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, and 3-5 letters of reference that are uploaded through the AP Recruit System.
Candidates for tenured appointments at the Associate or Full Professor level must demonstrate (1) a proven track record of maintained excellence in teaching, (2) Professional, pedagogical and/or scholarly achievement commensurate with rank, and (3) a strong record of university and/or public service with particular emphasis on service related to teaching, undergraduate mentoring and/or pedagogy. Candidates for tenured appointments must have a Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field at the time of application. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven record of innovative and engaging teaching and demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education. Applicants for tenured positions will be required to submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence, a sample of research work or pedagogical contributions, Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, and the names and contact information of 3-5 references.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit- based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input. Assistant Professors of Teaching are required to undergo a mandatory 7th-year review for promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching, although this can occur earlier. The review process focuses on teaching excellence, professional and/or scholarly activities, and service. Associate and Full Professors of Teaching advance through similar regular, structured and merit-based evaluations.
Review of applications will begin on December 9th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled or until April 1, 2025, whichever comes first. Candidates who apply by December 9th, 2024 will be given full consideration. View the full requirements for the positions and submit applications to:
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02018
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
