Bryn Mawr College

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The Department of Economics at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a primary field in economic development to start August 1, 2020. In addition to courses in economic development, the successful candidate will be expected to teach a one-semester introductory course and economic statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of developing and teaching a diverse and inclusive curriculum, including contributing to college-wide initiatives such as the 360 Program and the Emily Balch Seminars. Candidates must have teaching experience, evidence of research potential, and they must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. in economics by the start date.

To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of current research, brief statement of teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, and statement of demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion by November 15, 2019 to the Economics Department Search Committee via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/65047. In addition, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio to the Economics Department Search Committee. To be assured of full consideration for interviews at the ASSA meetings in San Diego, all materials must be received by November 15, 2019.

Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts college for women with a vibrant faculty of scholar-teachers, a talented staff and intellectually curious students eager to make a difference in the world. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and curricular offerings with a particular focus on enhancing ethnic and racial diversity and advancing social justice and inclusion. We believe diversity strengthens our community and enriches the education of our students. We have a student body of 1,350 undergraduates (34 percent are U.S. students of color and 22 percent are international students). There are 310 graduate students in coeducational graduate programs in social work, humanities and science. Bryn Mawr College is located in metropolitan Philadelphia and enjoys strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; candidates from underrepresented groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.