SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chair of the Economics & Business Department
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in specialized areas of application in economics in the Economics and Business Department. Positions are available for the academic year beginning June 2021, in the Master of Business Administration program teaching Microeconomics. Areas of knowledge needed include: competitive analysis of various market structures; advanced pricing methodologies; relevance of elasticity, economies of scale, and economies of scope to profit margins; game theory; and moral hazard, adverse selection, and misaligned incentives within organizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualified candidates must have a genuine desire to fully participate in a liberal arts environment and demonstrate:
- ability to model the intersection of theory and practice in Microeconomics
- a strong commitment to teaching excellence
- willingness to collaborate with students, colleagues, alumni, and the community
- commitment to academic assessment
- ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
- contribute to a supportive and collegial work environment and act with civility and integrity
The deadline for applications is Open
All positions are subject to budget availability.
Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for this position for a U.S. work visa.)
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful applicants will at least hold a master's degree in economics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of appointment; a PhD is preferred. Professional work experience in applying economics is required. Applicants for the position in Microeconomics should have experience with analyzing competitive practices within and across industries as they relate to cost analyses, pricing and advertising strategies, and aligning incentives to optimize decisions within organizations.
The Master's of Business Administration (MBA) program develops leaders with the skills and adaptability to manage complex, diverse, and fast-changing situations in today's business world. Moravian offers seven concentrations for students to choose from, which include accounting, supply chain, healthcare management, general management, human resource management, business analytics and finance.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Moravian University aspires to be a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the DEI Action Plan here: https://www.moravian.edu/dei-action-plan.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach the following to their online application by clicking "Apply Now": (1) a letter of interest (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) graduate transcripts; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy. Please attach documents as a single PDF file.
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Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:
Rebecca May
Assistant Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)
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mayr@moravian.edu
Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:
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WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
Pursuant to the ADA, MoravianUniversitywill provide reasonable services and accommodation(s)to employees with qualified disabilities in orderto perform the essential functions of their employment,except when doing so would be unduly disruptive and/or result in undue hardship to the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive interview process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this processshould be directed to Human Resources athr@moravian.eduor610.861.1527.View thestandard physical demandsfor positions at Moravian University.If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
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