Appalachian State University

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The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University invites applications for two nine-month faculty positions at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2016-2017 academic year. The requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered. Instructional duties will include introductory economics and business statistics courses.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately 17,000 students, primarily in bachelors and masters programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. Appalachian has both a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. Additional information about the Department of Economics, the university, and the surrounding area is located at: http://economics.appstate.edu.

Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and arrange for submission of 3 letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent to econsearch@appstate.edu. The initial review of complete applications will begin May 9, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting John Whitehead (whiteheadjc@appstate.edu). Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.