The Department of Economics in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for a non-tenure track, renewable fixed-term-appointment position of Lecturer in Economics.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction and mentorship to students and teach large lecture format classes. The successful candidate must possess a teaching and research profile that complements the Department's emphasis on the economics of innovation, technological change, and economic growth. Preference will be given to candidates who can document successful teaching experience at the collegiate level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or foreign degree equivalent in Economics or an appropriate related field of study.

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the oldest technological university in the nation. With approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students from across the country and around the world, the university offers more than 145 programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. Rensselaer is located in Troy, NY, the heart of the "Tech Valley" region of the Hudson River Valley. The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer offers scholars, artists, and students opportunities for creative interdisciplinary research in the arts, performance technologies, science, and engineering through its performance and residency programs.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, geographical, gender and ethnic perspectives to the Rensselaer work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Screening of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by May 1, 2014 will receive full consideration. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three (3) letters of professional reference, and evidence of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level to EconJobMarket.org.
For additional information, visit the department's website at http://www.economics.rpi.edu/ or contact Shawn Kantor, Department Head, at kantos@rpi.edu.