The Economics Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking two visiting assistant Professors for the 2017-2018 academic years. We hope to find a candidate who can teach  Economic Approaches to Environmental Problems, as well as other courses in microeconomics or macroeconomics, or other electives. We are especially interested in candidates who include an international comparative approach, heterodox political economy, feminist approaches, applied policy analysis, and/or innovative methodologies in their research.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a successful teaching record and the capacity to contribute to undergraduate general education and the economics major. Evidence of successful teaching with diverse students, including international students, is highly desirable. Candidates must complete the Ph.D. by no later than August 31, 2017.  Evidence of progress towards an excellent scholarly record is necessary.

All applications must be submitted online at http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=82944

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of written work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and email addresses of three references.  Please include in your letter of application an explanation of how your work would complement the heterodox nature of the Department.

UMass Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. However, because of the one-year nature of the position, only applications from U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, and new graduates eligible for Optional Practical Training will be considered. We have been informed that our university will not sponsor visas for one-year visitors.