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Job Summary/Basic Function

In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville University actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University's learning community.

The John E. Simon School of Business is accepting applications for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach International Trade & Finance during the Fall 2023 semester. The course will be conducted face-to-face on our main campus and is scheduled during regular business hours. Applicants would need to have reliable transportation as well as the flexibility to teach during regular business hours.

Course Information
ECON-470 – International Trade & Finance
Cross-listed: FIN-470
8/28/23 – 12/17/23
Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:30-1:45pm CST

Description: This course studies the economic principles involved in international trade and finance. It is designed to provide the student with the conceptual tools needed to analyze such international economic issues as import tariffs and quotas, import liberalization, loss of jobs to foreign countries, free-trade agreements, customs unions, monetary unions, and exchange-rate fluctuations. The general topics to be covered in this course include the pure theory of trade, the theory of trade policy (such as trade restrictions and economic integration), foreign-exchange markets and exchange rates, the international monetary system, and international economic institutions.

Prerequisite: ECON-203 or ECON-201 and ECON-202


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Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants would need to have reliable transportation as well as the flexibility to teach during regular business hours on our main campus. 

While the School of Business is searching for a qualified applicant to teach the specified course during the Fall 2023 semester, the department is also using this posting to build a qualified pool of instructors to fill teaching needs as they arise.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.