Murray State University

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Assistant Professor of Economics, Department of Economics and Finance, Murray State University. Full time, tenure track position to begin August 2015.

The Department of Economics and Finance at Murray State University anticipates having a tenure track opening at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2015. All fields are welcome to apply, but we have particular interest in candidates in macroeconomics and/or regional economics. The ideal candidate should be able to teach undergraduate and Master’s level courses in their fields of interest, as well as Principles of Economics. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop elective courses in their areas of interest.

The successful candidate must have a documented plan for completing the Ph.D. prior to August of 2015.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching and research excellence. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide service to the University and outside stakeholders. The typical course load would be three courses per semester and may include web or interactive TV instruction.

Murray State University is an AACSB accredited, state supported, institution, located in the beautiful Kentucky Lake area of western Kentucky. The U.S. News and World Report College guide, America's Best Colleges, has ranked Murray State 9th in the Top Public Schools, Regional Universities, South region. The Chronicle of Higher Education recognized Murray State as a “Great College to Work For” in both 2012 and 2013. Representatives of the Department will be at the ASSA meetings in Boston in January 2015.

To apply online go to www.murraystatejobs.com and search under faculty (tenure-track) positions. Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness and a recent research paper. Three letters of recommendation must be forwarded to: Chair of Economics Search Committee, Department of Economics and Finance, 307 Business Building, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.