Ithaca College

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Our Economics Department community values the expertise and field interests of our faculty. All faculty, regardless of rank, are encouraged to teach courses in their fields and our flexible curriculum provides opportunities for students to engage with our research topics in their classes. We are deeply committed to increasing the diversity of our community and our curriculum.

We invite applicants for a tenure eligible Assistant Professor position. We are seeking candidates with fields in the economics of race and inter-group inequality from either a macroeconomic or microeconomic perspective. The successful candidate will teach Race and Economic Power, electives from their field, and will contribute to rotations for our courses, including Current Economic Debates, Principles of Economics, Econometrics, the intermediate theory sequence, or as advisor for senior thesis. Candidates will also contribute to our college-wide first-year seminar program. The position will carry a 2-3 teaching load, with obligations for student advising, research, and service. Scholars that share our commitment to inclusive pedagogy, as well as supporting and retaining students from underrepresented groups, should apply.

Qualifications:

A PhD in Economics completed by August 2024 is preferred, though ABD candidates with a clear schedule to completion will be considered. We seek candidates with research and teaching specialty in the economics of race, either microeconomic or macroeconomic oriented. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive learning are preferred. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusions from the academy have been long standing and who have demonstrated a commitment to minoritized communities in their teaching, service and/or research are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be received by December 1st, 2023, to be guaranteed full consideration. Application materials should include cover letter and C.V. The cover letter should address the candidate’s interest in the position, approaches to inclusive teaching, description of their research agenda, and experience working with minoritized communities. We will contact first round applicants in mid-December with invitations for zoom interviews to be held the week of January 8th. Additional materials may be requested at that time. Please go to Ithaca.edu/jobs to submit your application.

Inquiries about the position or the online application process may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-1207.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.