Occidental College

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The economics department at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Urban Economics beginning in August 2024. Occidental College is a national liberal arts college recognized for its diverse student body, its commitment to academic excellence and equity, and its undergraduate research programs. Candidates must be committed to outstanding teaching and productive scholarly activity. The successful candidate will teach five courses annually (a 2:2 load in the first year), including a selection of classes that could include first-year writing seminars, introductory economics, intermediate economics, or other upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of urban economics expertise. We value interdisciplinary connection to other programs. Our faculty are also expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on faculty governance committees, and participate in the broader college and disciplinary communities. All faculty are eligible for a pre tenure leave in the fourth year, pending favorable review and a one-semester sabbatical every fourth year after tenure. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in economics or related field or expect to complete the degree requirements by August 2024.
Occidental College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law. We strongly encourage all underrepresented candidates, especially women and persons of color, to apply.