Visiting Assistant Professor, Economics

Visiting Assistant Professor, Economics . University of Montana: Provost: Missoula: College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Economics . Missoula, MT, United States . The University of Montana, Department of Economics, invites applications for a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor for the spring semester to begin January 2027.

The position could possibly be extended to the 2027-2028 academic year subject to teaching needs and available funding.

Responsibilities

Teach three courses for the semester, primarily introductory economics courses, with the possibility of teaching an upper-level undergraduate course in the candidate's field of expertise About the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Department of Economics Humanities and Social Sciences Economics About the University of Montana UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 11,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities. The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

About Missoula and Montana Destination Missoula Visit Montana Position Details Non-Tenurable Faculty: Department of Economics Title: Visiting Assistant Professor Schedule: Part-time (0.6 FTE), Spring Semester (January- May) Salary: $45,000- $50.000 (salary dependent on qualifications and experience) Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required and elective courses. . A MA or MS in Economics Strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching Demonstrative effective use of appropriate instructional technologies Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. or ABD in Economics . Priority Application Date: Novermber 15, 2026 09:59pm mountain time Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.

Required Application Materials: Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications and experience Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three (3) professional references: names and contact information Teaching Statement