Eastern Connecticut State University

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The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level starting in Fall 2017. Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by August 2017 is required for the tenure track position. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in one or more of the following fields: experimental economics, behavioral economics, and sports economics. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, creative activity and scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service.

The student-centered economics program at Eastern provides a rigorous curriculum which instills students with a sense of social responsibility to provide innovative solutions to society’s pressing issues related to the environment, sustainability, health and economic security. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference is given to complete applications received by December 1, 2016. A complete application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Applications should be emailed to Dr. Maryanne Clifford, Chair of Search Committee at Ecosearch@easternct.edu.