JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

Washington & Jefferson College

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Department of Economics & Business Administration
Assistant Professor of Economics-Tenure Track

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111456169
Date Posted: 10/27/2016
Date Inactive: 12/01/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics-Tenure Track
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Economics, any field, beginning August 2017. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Economics completed by time of appointment. Teaching experience is strongly preferred. Ability to offer courses in Health Economics or Environmental/Resource Economics would be especially welcome. Typical teaching assignment is 3 courses per term.

The successful candidate should be committed to working closely with students in a residential, undergraduate, liberal arts institution. Electronic applications are preferred, and those interested should apply to hr@washjeff.edu the following items: a cover letter that includes your approach and dedication to a liberal arts education; curriculum vitae; short statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates how your teaching contributes to liberal arts, and three letters from professional references. Official transcripts are required upon hire. To receive full consideration for an interview at the 2017 ASSA/AEA meetings in Chicago, applications should be received by November 30th.

W&J is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Please visit http://www.washjeff.edu/job-postings for our full statement.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Three letters from professional references may be forwarded to hr@washjeff.edu.
Application Instructions:
Electronic applications are preferred, and those interested should apply to hr@washjeff.edu the following items: a cover letter that includes your approach and dedication to a liberal arts education; curriculum vitae; short statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates how your teaching contributes to liberal arts, and three letters from professional references. Official transcripts are required upon hire. To receive full consideration for an interview at the 2017 ASSA/AEA meetings in Chicago, applications should be received by November 30th.