Department of Finance and Economics - Temporary Faculty

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Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

The Department of Finance & Economics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position(s) for the Fall 2026 semester.

The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service have prepared them to serve all IUP students.

Teaching:

• Successful candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses offered in person, online or through distance education, or at on of our other locations. Courses may include:
  • ECON 101- Basic Economics
    • Employs basic microeconomic terminology and models such as scarcity, trade-offs, and the role of prices in determining production and the allocation of resources. Examines basic macroeconomic indicators including gross domestic product, unemployment and inflation. Explains how economic analysis tools are used by government public policy makers and the Federal Reserve. (Course intended for students who do not plan to take more than 3 cr of economics. May not be taken after successful completion of or concurrent registration in any other Economics course other than ECON 143 Financial Wellness.
  • ECON 121 – Principles of Macroeconomics
    • Articulates how aggregate income, employment and output are determined and compares aggregate economic statistics across global communities. Applies models that describe the foundations of global economic systems to analyze the social consequences of macroeconomic instability across global communities. Evaluates the role of policy in addressing economic, political and social problems facing global communities.
  • ECON 122 – Principles of Microeconomics
    • Applies microeconomic theory to assessing the behavioral outcomes and interactions of households, firms, and public policy decision-makers. Examines both individual- and firm-level decision-making processes using core microeconomic tools, including opportunity cost, marginal benefit-cost analysis, and the supply and demand model. Evaluates the trade-offs inherent in any policy choice or market outcome, and how these trade-offs should be part of one’s ethical evaluation of any market outcome or proposed policy change.

Responsibilities

• Other duties involve participating in departmental committees and advising students.
• The successful candidate may be asked to work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education asynchronously and/or synchronously through zoom technology.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• Terminal degree in the discipline or related field, OR PhD or enrolled in a doctoral program in Economics at the dissertation stage, OR Master’s degree with 7 years of related professional experience in the discipline.
• Experience teaching in college setting.

Essential Functions

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Faculty members are expected to:

• Teach courses assigned by the department chair in accordance with departmental, college, and university scheduling requirements.
• Conduct classes for the required contact hours each academic term and administer final examinations or equivalent assessments as required.
• Present course content effectively using instructional methods appropriate to the discipline and learning objectives.
• Evaluate student performance accurately, fairly, and in a timely manner.
• Perform activities associated with laboratory instruction, fieldwork, studio courses, clinical assignments, or other experiential learning environments, when applicable.
• Maintain expertise in the discipline through ongoing scholarly, research, creative, and/or professional activities.
• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, profession, and community, as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders in both written and oral formats.
• Adhere to university policies, academic standards, and professional expectations.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.