St. Lawrence University

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The Department of Economics at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning in fall 2015. The Department of Economics consists of 12 members covering a broad array of fields. As a department, we are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. We seek candidates prepared to teach courses and conduct research in areas related to environmental economics and natural resource economics. A Ph.D. is preferred but ABDs near completion may be considered.

This position reflects the commitment at St. Lawrence to confront environmental issues across the curriculum and the department’s commitment to support a combined Economics-Environmental Studies major.

To apply:
1. Applicants must complete an online application at http://employment.stlawu.edu.
2. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample of research, and three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio’s ByCommittee at http://apply.interfolio.com/26906. (For help with Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.)

Review of applications begins immediately and applications received by December 10, 2014 will receive fullest consideration for an interview at the ASSA meetings. The economics department views the AEA job market signal as a credible signal of your interest in our position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Located at 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, N.Y. 13617, St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,400 students from more than 40 states and 40 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.

The University is committed to and seeks diversity among its faculty, staff and students. Such a commitment ensures an atmosphere that is diverse and complex in ways that are intellectually and socially enriching for the entire campus community. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups, as well as from individuals with experience teaching or working in a multicultural environment, are encouraged. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.