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Job Posting Title

Visiting Lecturer in Economics



Job Description Summary

Faculty



Job Description

The Department of Economics at Wellesley College invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer beginning in the fall semester of 2024. Candidates may be considered for either a part-time position (one or more classes in fall 2024 and/or spring 2025) or a
full-time position (five courses during academic year 2024-25). This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers - UAW (WOAW-UAW).

A successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline and provide evidence of excellence in teaching. Applications should be submitted online through the college's career application website (https://www.wellesley.edu/hr/jobseekers) and should include a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae, and the name of a reference who can address the candidate's teaching abilities (preferably a current supervisor). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Wellesley College ( https://www.wellesley.edu/ ) is a highly selective liberal arts college for women with 2,400 students. Our beautiful campus is located in the suburbs approximately 15 miles from Boston and Cambridge. Its faculty members have a strong record of research and teaching. We value demonstrated ability to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds. A special strength of Wellesley is our diverse student body: 52 percent of the class of 2023 identify as students of color; students come from all 50 states and 87 countries; 18% identify as first-generation college students; and almost 60% of our students receive financial aid. The Economics Department is devoted to improving equity, enhancing student experiences of community, engagement and belonging, and increasing the diversity of the department, college community, and the curriculum. We believe that the diversity of students and faculty is central to our shared intellectual growth and development. We are committed to respecting the identities, abilities, educational backgrounds, and aspirations of all our students.

Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.



Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)



Time Type

Part time



EEO Statement


At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.




Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum
. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.