Professor - Economics teaches courses in the discipline area of economics. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Economics provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Economics typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Economics Teacher
The Loomis Chaffee School announces a search for an Economics teacher to begin in August of 2024. The preferred candidate has a degree in economics and the ability to teach a diverse suite of electives in the discipline. Experience teaching in the field is preferred but not essential, and the ability to teach courses in an additional academic area is desired. Candidates should show enthusiasm for collaboration and strive to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to their curriculum and teaching.
In addition to teaching Economics, other responsibilities could include dormitory residence or association and participation in the after-school program at the school in a manner commensurate with the candidate’s skills. Loomis Chaffee is a boarding school, and while housing is a possibility, consideration will be given both to candidates who seek to live on campus and to candidates who would prefer to live in their own residence locally.
Candidates should attach a cover letter, a resume, any letters of recommendation available, and a list of references to their application. The Loomis Chaffee School is an independent, coeducational boarding/day school of 700 students and 170 faculty members, located in the historic town of Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874, the school provides an academically challenging curriculum within a supportive community that affirms individual beliefs and differences. Need-based financial aid is currently awarded to 33 percent of the student body. Loomis Chaffee does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, admission, financial aid, employment, use of school facilities, and participation in school activities.