Wabash College

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The Department of Economics at Wabash College invites applications for two Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics positions to begin July 1, 2023. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal for an additional year possible based on the needs and circumstances of the College and the department.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics completed by August 2023. We will consider applicants in all fields of economics. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, an appreciation for the broad intellectual community of an excellent liberal arts college, and the ability to work with a diverse student body. Course load is 3-3 with small class sizes. The college offers generous benefits that include institutional support for attending professional meetings and other professional development. Information about Economics at Wabash College can be found at www.wabash.edu/academics/economics.

Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.wabash.edu/employment/. Required documents include: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy that includes your strategies for instructing diverse groups of students, evidence of successful teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and email addresses for three persons who will submit confidential letters of recommendation electronically. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting February 10, 2023. Questions should be directed to Pamela Sacco, Administrative Assistant, Department of Economics: saccop@wabash.edu.

In the midst of a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students, students of color, and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty. More than 25% of our students are federal Pell Grant recipients, one-third of our students are first generation college students, and about 20% of our students identify as domestic students of color. Wabash has been home to the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies for more than fifty years, is a member of the USC Race and Equity Center’s Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, is a top-60 Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News, and is a member of Colleges That Change Lives.

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe. Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds.