Le Moyne College

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Le Moyne College’s Economics Department seeks to fill one visiting assistant professor position in the economics of financial markets beginning August 2015. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Economics or expect to complete the degree by July 2015.

Applicants should be experienced and versatile instructors who have a strong interest in mentoring students in a liberal arts environment. Teaching responsibilities include principles of economics, an upper-level course in the economics of financial markets, and another course or two in areas of the candidate’s interest, such as international and/or development economics or health economics. The teaching load is 3 courses one semester and 4 courses the other semester. Le Moyne College strives to provide a quality undergraduate learning experience with small class sizes, and faculty that are approachable and attentive to student advising.

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Applicants should send an application letter, CV, and all teaching evaluations for the last 1 or 2 years to Diann D. Ferris, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Grewen Hall (Human Resources), Attn: Economics Search, Syracuse, New York 13214 or by following the application instructions (click the ‘Apply Now’ button) found on our website at http://www.lemoyne.edu/employment. Applicants who have not yet received their Ph.D. should send an unofficial transcript from their doctoral study program. In addition, three individuals writing letters of reference should separately send their letters directly to the same email or address. Applicants who would like to submit a research paper are encouraged to do so, but it is not a requirement.

Review of applications will begin immediately; to ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by March 2nd, 2015. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer.