Franklin University Switzerland

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Franklin University Switzerland invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Economics, beginning in August 2024, pending funding. The position is full-time, renewable and with a clear promotion ladder.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in Economics at the time of hire, with a clear commitment to teaching undergraduate students and a clear understanding of the liberal arts and sciences context in which students learn at Franklin.

A typical teaching load is six courses per year (18 credit hours / 36-38 ECTS annually), including a course with an integrated Academic Travel component, which is a fundamental part of Franklin’s international, interdisciplinary, and intercultural curriculum.

Franklin faculty maintain active research agendas within their disciplines and in interdisciplinary collaboration with colleague in other disciplines. We seek candidates whose research agendas and teaching practices mutually inform and energize one another. Beyond research and classroom teaching, additional expectations include academic advising, student mentorship, and serving on department committees.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and teaching evaluations, along with three references to econsearch@fus.edu. Review of applications will begin on 26 February 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Full ad at: https://www.fus.edu/about-franklin/job-opportunities