Career Opportunities at Widener

Widener University's School of Business Administration (SBA) invites applications for adjunct teaching in Economics and Finance. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, adjunct professors are responsible for teaching one or more sections of an Economics and/or Finance in-person seated classes during the day on our Chester, PA campus. Candidates should hold at a minimum a master’s degree in economics and/or finance. This position will remain open until filled. The successful candidates can expect potential teaching opportunities in this area to be offered in subsequent semesters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Teaching one or more courses (depending on need) for the Fall 2026 semester beginning in August.
• Developing syllabi, assignments, and instructional materials for Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, covering economic growth, labor markets, inflation, business cycles, monetary policy, and stabilization policy.
• Evaluating student work based on course learning goals and supporting assessment of student learning in the SBA.
• Availability to meet with students as needed outside of classroom hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Master’s degree in economics and/or finance
• Professional and/or teaching experience in areas such as economics and/or financial management/investment field.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in economics and/or finance
• Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS)

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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