Muhlenberg College

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics beginning in the Fall of 2015. ABDs are welcome to apply, but candidates are expected to complete a PhD in Economics by the time of appointment. The Department seeks a teacher/scholar with a commitment to students in and out of the classroom. Teaching load of three courses per semester includes Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics and upper-level courses in the candidate's field(s) of interest. Professional activity, including active scholarship and participation in College governance are required of all full-time faculty members. The successful candidate must combine teaching excellence with a strong commitment to Muhlenberg's General Education Curriculum, including diversity and global engagement, along with an intellectually compelling research agenda. Applications should include: a letter summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a job-market paper, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence. Submit above materials via JOE on the American Economic Association website. The application deadline is November 30, but review may begin as applications are received. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Muhlenberg College is a highly selective private liberal arts college of approximately 2300 students and 170 faculty members located approximately 1 hour from Philadelphia and 1½ hours from New York City. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu . Candidates must hold valid authorization to work in the U.S. E.O.E.