Claremont McKenna College

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The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance (RDS) at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professorships at the early assistant professor level. All subfields and areas of applied microeconomics will be considered including, but not limited to, behavioral economics, economics of education, and experimental economics. The position will begin on July 1, 2023. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment.

The RDS has more than 30 tenured and tenure-track professors in economics, finance, and accounting, and it combines elements of an elite liberal arts college and a research-focused institution. Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information about the RDS, visit http://www.cmc.edu/rdschool.

The candidate must have demonstrated ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and the highest standards of excellence in teaching. Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinion, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and at least one research paper. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references; an email will be automatically sent to them with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications, including at least three letters of recommendation, should be received by November 27, 2022. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. [Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.]

Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.