Adjunct Faculty – Economics of Poverty-St John’s Paris 6è

Nom du programme/ université/Program or University Name : St. John's Paris Association

Intitulé du poste/Job Title : Adjunct Faculty - Economics of Poverty

Nature du poste/Job Type : Part-time

Lieu du poste/Location : Paris, France

Type de contrat : CDD

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Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics & Finance

The St. John’s Paris Association invites applications for qualified professors to teach Economics of Poverty & Income Inequality in the Department of Economics and Finance for the Office of International Education at St. John’s University. This position normally involves the delivery of two consecutive five-week sessions per semester under a contrat à durée déterminée with the possibility of an indefinite contract in future.

Course Description:

ECO 1320 This course provides an overview of the economic issues of poverty and income inequality as they exist in developed countries. The course will examine the economic, social and political causes of poverty and income inequality, how they are measured, and the role of public policy. The course also examines the cost to individuals and society of persistently high levels of poverty and rising levels of income inequality. (Credit: 3 semester hours)

Course Objectives:

· To give students an understanding of the recent trends in poverty and income inequality

· To expose students to the various theories offered by economists to explain poverty and inequality

· To examine the role of economic theories in the development of public policy

· To examine the effectiveness of public policy in alleviating poverty

· To demonstrate the interconnections between economic, social, and political factors

· To develop research skills, formulate hypothesis, collect and analyze data, and present conclusions

Skills :

· Proficiency in English

· Experience in teaching, particularly in an English-language context

· European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France

Qualifications :

· Ph.D. in Economics or relevant discipline; ABD candidates will be considered

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St John’s University:

Founded in 1870, St. John’s is a Catholic and Vincentian university that prepares students for personal and professional success in today’s global society.

Located in the sixth arrondissement, the Paris, France facility is the site of two popular St. John’s Study Abroad programs. The Semester in Paris program offers students an academic semester over the course of 16 weeks in Paris. Through the Western Europe Semester program, students earn course credit in three European cities in a single term.

Committed to Global Learning, St. John's Beautifies Study Abroad Location in Paris

Logistics:

We are offering this course for the Western Europe study abroad program in Fall 2024.

The dates for the first session are October 7 – November 13, 2024. The dates for the second session are November 18 – December 19, 2024. Each session will meet 8 hours per week for five weeks totaling 40 contact hours per session, 80 contact hours in all. Classes typically run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 16:00-18:40.

ECO 1320 is an Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) course, requiring students to participate in local community service projects and reflect on their experience within the context of the course.

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Required Documents :

Interested applicants with legal authorization to work in France are invited to submit a CV and cover letter to the Director of the Paris Site Farida Khatchadourian (khatchaf@stjohns.edu).

Applications will be reviewed by the chair of the Economics & Finance department at St. John’s University in Queens, New York.

Contact :

Farida Khatchadourian

Director of the Paris Site

St. John's Paris Association

khatchaf@stjohns.edu

Farida Khatchadourian Member