Western Michigan University

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The Department of Economics and the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program at Western Michigan University invites applications for a jointly appointed tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2015. Candidates should have a PhD in Economics with a field in Ecological/Environmental Economics, or be near completion. A required teaching assignment is an Environmental economics course, in both traditional and online formats, in the University's new Fresh Water Science and Sustainability Program. Other courses may include a graduate course in Ecological/Environmental Economics, courses in the applicant's field of expertise, and Principles of Economics. Candidates are expected to publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and to seek extramural funding to the field of study.

To apply, applicants should visit wmich.edu/hr/jobs and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the name and address noted on the website. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. WMU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.