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Job - Part-time Faculty Positions, BAB, AUA

Publish Date: Nov 14, 2017

Deadline: Nov 30, 2017

Job Location:  Yerevan, Armenia

Remuneration/Salary: Competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

AUA Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics welcomes applications from well-qualified candidates for adjunct (part-time) faculty positions for Public Finance and Market Structure and Strategy in its BA in Business program for the Spring semester 2018. The course descriptions are provided below.

The courses require a commitment to the open, interactive and student-driven style of instruction and exploration that is a hallmark of an AUA education. All instruction is in English.

Applicants are required to have an earned degree (preferably doctorate) in a relevant field. It is expected that the successful applicant(s) will have experience in teaching and research, possibly with industrial applications and/or experience. Up to 5 years of practical experience in business related field (private or public) is highly encouraged.

The position offers an exciting opportunity for an academic scholar to

  1. teach courses in undergraduate program;
  2. mentor and motivate students engaging them in the learning process;
  3. take part in university academic life and committee work.

How to apply

Please submit a brief cover letter and CV with the names and contact information for three referees by pressing APPLY ONLINE bellow this announcement. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by e-mail

Please note that we may not be able to respond to each applicant and only short-listed applicants may be contacted. Additionally, be informed that applications are reviewed as received.

As an institution of higher learning, the American University of Armenia (AUA) provides teaching, research, and service programs that prepare students and enable faculty and researchers to address the needs of Armenia and the surrounding region for sustainable development, in a setting that values and develops academic excellence, free inquiry, integrity, scholarship, leadership, and service to society. The AUA is a privately endowed independent American institution of higher education located in the Capital Yerevan in the Republic of Armenia, and is affiliated with the University of California and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001.

AUA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination program within the institution.

Course descriptions

BUS 233

Public Finance

This course focuses on the role of the government in the economy. The aim is to provide an understanding of the reasons for government intervention in the economy, analyzing the benefits of possible government policies, and the response of economic agents to the government's actions. The course covers taxes on capital, savings and labor; corporate taxation, welfare capitalism, externalities and public goods, behavioral public finance, political economy. Special coverage of current policy issues such as social security reform, income tax reform, and budget deficits. Class format includes lectures instructor-led discussion, assignments, readings and projects.

Prerequisites : ECON 121 Principles of Microeconomics, ECON122 Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 221 Intermediate Microeconomics 

Credits: 3

BUS 234

Market Structure and Strategy

This course studies decisions of firms in imperfectly competitive environments. The topics include strategic decision making in static and dynamic contexts on pricing, capacity, product differentiation, advertising and marketing, research and development, and size of investment. The course applies micro- and game-theoretic approaches. Class format includes lectures instructor-led discussion, assignments, reading and projects.

Prerequisites : ECON 121 Principles of Microeconomics, ECON122 Principles of Macroeconomics, ECON 221 Intermediate Microeconomics 

Credits: 3

 

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Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Armenia