Visiting Instructor (or Visiting Assistant Professor)

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a one course sabbatical replacement position of Visiting Instructor (or Visiting Assistant Professor with appropriate qualifications) in the Department of Business and Economics, starting January 2027.

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Gustavus will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Gustavus is not an e-verify institution.

Employment Type: Part-Time; $5,000 per 4-credit course; Exempt (Salaried); In-Person Instruction.

Prerequisites

Required Qualifications Master’s degree in economics or a related field (PhD or ABD preferred)

Preferred Qualifications Evidence of effectiveness in teaching Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate students Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and identities

Position Overview Teach 1 course section in the 2027 spring semester. The teaching responsibility will be one upper-level economics elective, drawn from departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise, with particular interest in health economics. The will meet either M-W-F for 65 minutes each day or T-Th 95 minutes class each day. Help cultivate a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We strive to foster an environment where people can be themselves, build community, learn, and grow.

Why Teach at Gustavus? Elevate your teaching. Take advantage of opportunities to join a teaching circle, participate in workshops, apply for an internal teaching development grant, and engage in conversations about teaching with colleagues across campus. Develop professional skills by participating in faculty meetings and committees, attending faculty development days, and taking advantage of the College’s membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). Be a part of our community. We offer free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities.

Institution Information

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving 1,800 students, where faculty help equip students to lead purposeful lives and to act on the great challenges of our time. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota, and within a short drive to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Mankato metro areas. Learn more at gustavus.edu/about/administrative-offices/provost/prospective-faculty-provost.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Department Information

The Department of Business and Economics is one of Gustavus’s largest and fastest-growing departments. Its programs in business management, economics, accounting, and financial economics prepare students for professional success, leadership, and thoughtful citizenship through rigorous, applied, interdisciplinary, and student-centered education. The department emphasizes applied, data-driven, and experiential education. Courses incorporate real-world financial data, financial modeling, cases, simulations, projects, and engagement with finance professionals. For more information, visit the departmental website: gustavus.edu/academics/departments/business-and-economics.

NOTE: Candidates will not be compensated for materials prepared as part of the interview process, and the College will not retain the materials for its own use.