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Simmons University
  • Position Number: 1737534
  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Position Type: Liberal Arts - Economics


Adjunct Instructor - Economic Policy (Graduate Level)

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R06638

The Master in Public Policy Program at Simmons University in Boston is looking for an instructor to teach our graduate level Economic Policy course during the spring semester 2020.

The catalog description on the course is as follows: Focusing on a series of specific cases that exemplify the range of current economic policies, the course examines the various policies through a framework that: examines the policy's rationale, actual methods, and actual effects; evaluates the desirability of the effects; and considers alternative approaches. Specific cases reviewed aim to be representative of the range of current economic policies and will also depend on anticipated interests of students.

This course is scheduled to run on Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:50pm, is capped at 15 students, and is typically taught as a combination of lecture and discussion.

Qualifications:
  • PhD or advanced PhD candidate in a social science, or a related field;
  • Prior teaching experience preferred;
  • No requirement for having taught this particular class before.


Required Application Materials:
  • Please upload an updated CV to your application.


Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the "Resume/CV" box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the "Resume/CV" box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


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