Swarthmore College

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Description
The Department of Economics at Swarthmore College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor. We seek candidates with the demonstrated ability to teach both introductory economics and courses in their research specialization. Specializations in the economics of education or in any aspect of global or ethnic studies are of particular interest, but all fields will be considered. Starting with the fall semester of 2021, this is a two-year appointment. Salary commensurate with experience. The course load is 4 courses per year (2 per semester).

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. The Economics Department is one of the strongest liberal-arts departments in the country, with 13 tenure-track faculty. Swarthmore has a deep institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Candidates seeking exposure to this unique environment, and particularly those from under-represented groups in the economics profession, are encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD completed by August 2021.

Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter that includes a statement of your teaching philosophy, an up-to-date CV, your job-market paper (required), and three letters of reference. Include evidence of teaching effectiveness where available, as part of the cover letter. Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted. Please address any questions you may have to Megan Salladino, Economics Department at msallad1@swarthmore.edu.

Applications received by April 6 will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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