JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

Williams College

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Economics Department
Visiting Assistant, Visiting Associate, or Visiting Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111468387
Date Posted: 11/16/2021
Date Inactive: 01/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Visiting Assistant, Visiting Associate, or Visiting Professor of Economics
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Williamstown, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
A -- General Economics and Teaching
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Keywords:
macroeconomics
microeconomics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Williams College Economics Department invites applications for two visiting faculty positions for the 2022-23 academic year, beginning July 1, 2022. Teaching responsibilities will consist of two sections of microeconomics or macroeconomics, at either the introductory or intermediate level, in one semester; and two electives to be determined in the other semester. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential. Additionally, we seek candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their scholarship, teaching and/or service; and we especially encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in the field. Candidates should have a Ph.D, or all requirements for the Ph.D. degree completed by July 1, 2022, and we welcome applicants who have recently retired or are on leave from other institutions.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 03/31/2022
Reference Instructions:
References should be submitted through Interfolio.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching experience and effectiveness and a description of how the applicant’s teaching, research, and/or work in the campus community will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and 4) the names of three teaching references. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/98664. Email, fax, or paper applications cannot be accepted. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Professor Lara Shore-Sheppard at lshore@williams.edu and (413) 597-2226.