Colgate University

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The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure track position, beginning fall semester 2015. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts college where excellence in teaching and research are expected and supported. We seek an applied microeconomist with a strong interest in public policy. Teaching would include electives in the candidate's field of specialization and contributions to courses required for the economics major, such as principles, intermediate microeconomics, statistics, or econometrics. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is expected. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4593. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body further the University's educational mission. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. CONTACT: Takao Kato, Search Committee (Public Policy), Department of Economics, Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Further information about the department may be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/economics