Southern Oregon University

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The Economics program at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have expertise in Applied Microeconomics (D). We especially encourage applications from teacher-scholars whose work will have local and regional application. Preferred fields of specialization are Healthcare Economics (I1), Sustainability (Q5), or the Political Economy of Migration, Race, Gender, or Inequality (J15, J16). Interest in Heterodox Economics (B5) also preferred. Teaching assignments will include Principles of Economics (both micro and macro), Intermediate Microeconomics, and one or more applied microeconomics fields.

Candidates should demonstrate both interest in and ability to collaborate on student, faculty, and community-based research initiatives in at least one applied area. The SOU Economics program is proud of our commitment to social justice within and outside the classroom. See full description and apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/6774.

Priority deadline is November 30, 2017. Required documents: (1) Cover letter, (2) CV, (3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student evaluations and statement of teaching philosophy, (4) Research/writing sample (e.g., Job market paper), (5) Three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover to sou.econ.search@gmail.com . Please ask letter writers to place applicant’s surname in the subject line.