JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Northwestern College

Social Science
Business & Economics
Visiting Faculty in Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-01_111477210
Date Posted: 02/01/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Visiting Faculty in Economics
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Orange City, Iowa, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A1 -- General Economics
Keywords:
General economics teaching
Visiting
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Northwestern College (Orange City, Iowa) is seeking a dynamic educator passionate about teaching undergraduate students for a full-time, one-year visiting faculty position in the Business and Economics Department, beginning August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach a range of economics courses, possibly including:
• Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Money and Banking
• International Economics
• Advanced Corporate Finance
Three courses per semester, including departmental service.

Required:
• Master’s degree in economics or a closely related field
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching economics

Preferred:
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Experience in higher education
• Strong commitment to in-person undergraduate teaching and mentoring

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 04/30/2026
Application Instructions:
Apply online at https://www.nwciowa.edu/employment/apply?position=402. Send current CV and cover letter to vpaa@nwciowa.edu. (1) provide a summary of your teaching experience, (2) include teaching evaluations as an attachment if available, and (3) explain how our Christian Identity Statement would shape your teaching and scholarship. Incomplete applications won’t be considered.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.