Wesleyan Univerisity

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Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
JEL Classifications: C01, J00, R00, I2
Keywords: Applied Econometrics, Labor Economics, Urban and Regional Economics, Economics of Education

The Wesleyan University Economics Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship to begin July 1, 2020 from scholars with primary research interests in applied econometrics and also labor, urban, or education economics. The new faculty member will contribute to the Department's introductory and major core programs. The teaching load is four courses per year. Additional duties include carrying on a program of research, advising and mentoring students, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level.

Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor. The successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the Ph.D. is not in hand at the time of appointment, but will be completed within one year of hire. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly, has a strong, diverse undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical policy and competitive salaries and benefits.

To apply, visit https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/7022. Applicants should upload a curriculum vitae, the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, and a sample of scholarly writing via the online application system. As part of the teaching statement, we invite applicants to describe their cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body. Complete applications received by November 15, 2019 will receive full consideration. Contact Melanie Khamis, Chair of the Search Committee, at mkhamis@wesleyan.edu if you have questions about the application process.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious practice or creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Vice President for Equity & Inclusion / Title IX Officer, 318 North College, 860.685.4771.