Beloit College

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The Department of Economics at Beloit College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning fall semester 2016. Candidates must have completed or be close to completion of a Ph.D. in economics. A strong commitment to excellence in teaching is a must. Experience and interest in mentoring students from populations traditionally underserved in higher education is especially welcome. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in quantitative methods, economics of race, gender, and ethnicity, environmental economics, finance, health economics, and area studies such as Africa and Latin America. The successful candidate also will be expected to contribute to all-college programs, such as first- and second-year seminars, interdisciplinary studies, and/or international education. Complete applications include a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a CV, a recent example of research, and 3 letters of recommendation. Please submit application materials through the JOE network.

Because equity and inclusion are central to our students’ liberal education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.

Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives and in 2014 was recognized among the Great Colleges to Work For.