Centre College

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Centre College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of Economics, to begin August 2020. Candidates must have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment or have a scheduled dissertation defense date and be qualified to teach core introductory and intermediate level courses (Introduction to Economics and Intermediate Macroeconomics), in addition to upper level courses in macroeconomics. Candidates with the ability to support our offerings in finance are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should be committed to excellent teaching, appreciative of the unique attributes of a liberal-arts college, and provide evidence of scholarly productivity.

Currently celebrating its 200th anniversary, Centre College is a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts and sciences college of about 1,400 students with an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars. Centre’s robust academic programs span the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and Centre hosts one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs, a world-class performing arts center, and competitive Division III athletics. Classes are small and academic standards are high, and Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success in top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding careers. The Centre Commitment guarantees that all students can study abroad, have an internship or research opportunity, and graduate in four years. The Economics and Finance program comprises eight tenured and tenure-track faculty and a full-time, continuing instructor of accounting. We are active scholars who regularly publish in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets.
Centre is in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati.  For more information about Centre College, visit our website at www.centre.edu.

Centre College is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.  As noted in the Statement of Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, governance is shared, ideas are freely and respectfully exchanged, and all members of the community benefit from the richness of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, the Economics and Finance program strongly encourages applications from candidates who further diversify our faculty, who celebrate the rich diversity of our student body, and who utilize inclusive and engaging pedagogical practices.

To apply, please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/69460. A completed application will include: 1) a letter of application that describes your interest in, and qualifications for, this particular position, 2) your curriculum vitae, 3) a letter to Centre students that outlines your teaching philosophy and how your personal experiences, research, or teaching might contribute to diversity and inclusion at Centre, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 5) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s professional expertise and future potential. Review of applications will begin on November 18th.

Centre College is a proud member of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: www.greaterkyherc.org. The Greater Kentucky HERC is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges, universities, hospitals, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and members of private industry committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, talented workforce. Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. Centre College is an equal opportunity employer.