Muhlenberg College

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Accounting, Business, Economics and Finance - Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics beginning in the Fall of 2016. PhD in Economics required by time of appointment. The Department seeks a teacher/scholar with a commitment to students in and out of the classroom. Teaching load of three courses per semester includes principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, intermediate microeconomics, and upper-level applied micro courses in the candidate’s field(s) of interest. Candidates who have an interest in teaching finance courses in the Department’s finance major are highly desirable and will be given special consideration. Professional activity, including active scholarship and participation in College governance are required of all full-time faculty members. The successful candidate must combine teaching excellence with a strong commitment to Muhlenberg's General Education Curriculum, including diversity and global engagement, along with an intellectually compelling research agenda.

Applications should include: a letter summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a job-market paper, three letters of reference, graduate transcripts, teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence. Submit above materials via JOE on the American Economic Association website. The application deadline is November 30, but review may begin as applications are received.

Muhlenberg College is a highly selective private liberal arts college of approximately 2300 students and 170 faculty members located approximately 1 hour from Philadelphia and 1½ hours from New York City. For more information, visit www.muhlenberg.edu. Candidates must hold valid U.S. work authorization. An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education.