Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Lecturer (Part-time), in Economics, Finance, and Personal Financial Planning
Rank
Lecturer
Tenure Information
Non-Tenure Track
Summary
The Department of Economics and Finance in the Boler College of Business invites applications for part-time faculty positions for teaching in the areas of economics, finance, and financial planning for beginning in Fall 2026. Part-time faculty generally teach 1 to 2 courses per semester.
A core value of the Boler College is developing outstanding leaders who have confidence, integrity, and a global vision. Boler students experience a challenging but compassionate learning environment. We accomplish this through a relevant, rigorous, and thorough curriculum coupled with a teaching approach that encourages personal interaction between instructors and students. A hallmark of a Boler College education is the sense of community developed between students, faculty, and the alumni in the business community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare course materials and pedagogy in order to achieve course learning goals and objectives.
- Employ appropriate pedagogy for the nature of assigned courses.
- Conduct classes and deliver course material on assigned days and times.
- Utilize University Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver course information to students.
- Evaluate and grade student work in a timely manner.
- Maintain availability to students during posted hours to assist students.
- Respond promptly to departmental and student communications.
- Meet periodically with supervisors and colleagues for collaboration, training, and development.
- Participate in departmental efforts to assess student learning.
- Respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
Required Qualifications
- A graduate degree in business (MBA), economics, finance, financial planning/wealth management, or a closely related field, from an accredited university.
- An undergraduate degree with a nationally recognized certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP),j or Certified Business Economist (CBE), as appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
- A commitment to outstanding teaching and delivering an excellent student experience is required. Candidates should possess a strong record of professional service and be willing to engage in departmental and university service appropriate to their rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions
During the academic year, courses are generally taught on-campus and face-to-face. Class times vary and instructors are expected to post available time for student questions outside of regular class hours. Student conferences may be conducted by Zoom or telephone as necessary.
About John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master's level.
The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine's top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F235P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
The search committee will review applications on an ongoing basis. The position is conditioned upon budgetary constraints and the current demand for courses.
In addition to filling out the required application, a cover letter that addresses your background and experience; your interest in working in a liberal arts environment informed by a Jesuit Catholic mission; and the ways that you've contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in prior professional settings is required. Applicants should also include a curriculum vita. At least one letter of reference and transcripts will be required prior to any on-campus interviews.
Any questions regarding the department or the opening should be directed to:
Scott Moore, Chair of the Department of Economics & Finance at John Carroll University, Boler College of Business
moore@jcu.edu
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and value all individuals and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
