Job Title
Part-time Faculty in Economics, Finance, and Personal Financial Planning
Tenure Information
Non-Tenure Track
Summary
The Department of Economics and Finance in the Boler College of Business invites applications for part-time faculty positions for teaching in the areas of economics, finance, and financial planning beginning in Summer 2024. Part-time faculty generally teach 1 to 2 courses per semester.
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1886 and dedicated to developing women and men with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News and World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for over 25 consecutive years. Bloomberg ranked The Boler College number 1 in preparing students for the workplace. The Department of Economics and Finance includes 10 full-time tenure-track faculty. The economics group currently includes four full-time, tenure-track faculty in addition to several lecturers. The Boler College subscribes to The Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) and Capital IQ, has an active research seminar series, and has easy access to a variety of research seminars at nearby institutions.
The Boler College’s core strength is developing outstanding leaders who have confidence, integrity, and a global vision. Boler students experience a challenging but compassionate learning environment. This is accomplished through a relevant, rigorous, and thorough curriculum coupled with a teaching approach that encourages personal interaction between instructors and students. A hallmark of a Boler College education is the sense of community developed between students, faculty, and our alumni in the business community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare course materials and pedagogy in order to achieve course learning goals and objectives;
- Employ appropriate pedagogy for the nature of assigned courses;
- Conduct classes and deliver course material on assigned days and times;
- Utilize University Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver course information to students.
- Evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner;
- Maintain availability to students during posted hours to assist students;
- Respond promptly to departmental and student communications;
- Meet periodically with supervisors and colleagues for collaboration, training, and development;
- Participate in departmental efforts to assess student learning; and
- Respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
Required Qualifications
A graduate degree in business (MBA), economics, finance, financial planning/wealth management, or a closely related field, from an accredited university.
An undergraduate degree with a nationally recognized certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP),j or Certified Business Economist (CBE), as appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
A commitment to outstanding teaching and delivering an excellent student experience is required. Candidates should possess a strong record of professional service and be willing to engage in departmental and university service appropriate to their rank.
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
During the academic year, courses generally taught on-campus and face-to-face. Class times vary and instructors are expected to post available time for student questions outside of regular class hours. Student conferences may be conducted by Zoom or telephone as necessary.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Boler College of Business, which both include graduate programs. The University offers 39 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.