Gettysburg College

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Gettysburg College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Economics. This position will be hired for a three-semester term, starting January 2026. Successful candidates will have experience working with campus partners to integrate their position’s primary responsibilities with creating a campus environment in which all students will thrive.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and intermediate level microeconomics courses, and courses in their fields of interest. Priority will be given to candidates with experience in teaching energy economics or related courses, but other specialties will be considered. We are especially interested in candidates who have a strong public policy focus. The teaching load is the equivalent of 3 courses each semester.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should be committed to teaching in the liberal arts tradition and engage in a program of research that informs their teaching. Applicants must have teaching experience at the undergraduate level in microeconomics and hold a Ph.D. in Economics or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026. Individuals in this position will show evidence or promise of scholarship and/or creative activity.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Each of the following must be submitted as separate items: a cover letter that addresses the candidate’s teaching experience, potential course offerings, and research; a statement on teaching philosophy and approach; an example of recent research; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted by Gettysburg College via email to submit letters of recommendation electronically.

EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

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