Fixed Term Instructor of Economics

The College of Business at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is now accepting applications for a full time, fixed term, Instructor in Economics to join our dynamic undergraduate business instructional team. The Economics degree at EOU promotes a pluralistic approach to understanding economic issues, teaching core mainstream approaches while leaving room for understanding complex social and economic issues from a variety of important multidisciplinary viewpoints.

Special consideration will be given to those candidates that have an interest, experience and understanding of regional economic issues, including environmental or resource economics, economic impact analysis and economic value analysis from both the neoclassical and the Institutional (with a focus on social and historical factors that go beyond simple economic impact) framework of analysis. The Eastern Oregon Center for Economic Information is a research arm of the College of Business and the Economics department that works on projects that directly impact our region, including a socioeconomic analysis for an ongoing forest revision project in conjunction with county leadership, non-profit agencies and the U.S. Forest Service. This position will value both theoretical and applied research, but most importantly a great teacher of economics.

The College of Business (COB) currently offers in-person and online baccalaureate degree?s in Business Administration, Marketing, Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Economics. Additionally, the COB also offers minors in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Economics and Global Foods Agribusiness. The COB also offers an MBA with concentrations in Accounting and Health Administration.

The Eastern Oregon University College of Business is committed to academic excellence and a learner-centered environment characterized by quality teaching and academic advising, outcomes assessment, student engagement, experiential learning and career-ready programs. We strive to prepare our students to become ethical leaders who can think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in an ever-changing global environment. Our students are socially responsible citizens who foster greater inclusivity and are lifelong learners. We also seek to impact regional economic and workforce development through responsive programming, consulting and small business services.

Eastern Oregon University serves as an educational, cultural and scholarly center in La Grande, Oregon, connecting the rural regions of the state to a wider world. Ranked number two in the nation as a "Best Value for Public Colleges and Universities" by Consumers Digest magazine, EOU?s beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while innovative partnerships add new educational possibilities. The University guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a changing and interconnected world.

This is a 9-month, full-time, fixed-term position that is eligible for the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits. There is potential for this position to be renewed to meet continuing program needs.