College of Saint Benedict/Saint Johns University

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The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University announces a 2-year visiting assistant professor position in economics to begin academic year 2017-2018. The teaching load of six undergraduate courses will include a one-semester Introduction to Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and courses in the area of the candidate’s expertise (with preferences given to candidates who can teach a course in Financial Institution and Markets). The successful candidate will be committed to the ideals of liberal arts education, active engagement in the department and advising, and high-quality teaching. Candidates with Ph.D. in hand by September 2017 preferred but other advanced ABD candidates will be considered.

Saint John's University, a liberal arts college for men, and the College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college for women, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. For further information about the College and University, visit the web page http://www.csbsju.edu.

Application Process: Applications are accepted online at http://employment.csbsju.edu . Applicants will complete an application form and attached a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial transcript, (official transcript required for interview), three letters of recommendation. It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct pre-employment background checks. A background check will be conducted on the semi-finalist candidates prior to extending invitations for an on-campus interview.

Letters of Recommendation: You will be asked to list a minimum of 3 reference names and contact information. If you use a placement service, you will need to contact them to request the email address to list. The system will send an email to your letter writer or placement service requesting a letter of recommendation for you.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact us at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu.

Review of applications will commence on January 23 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Parker Wheatley, Chair, Department of Economics, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, St. Joseph, MN 56374 (pwheatley@csbsju.edu).

Women, individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.