Scripps College

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Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in Economics. The teaching load is 5 courses and senior thesis advising. We seek candidates with fields in development or international economics and with exceptional skills in applied econometrics. Participation in the College’s Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities program is expected.

Ph.D., teaching experience, and evidence of research potential are required.

The deadline for applications is November 20, 2015; interviews will be conducted at the American Economic Association annual meeting in January 2016. Applications should include a cover letter, c.v., three letters of reference, recent teaching evaluations, and a research sample. All materials must be submitted on-line at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo

Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to build a diverse academic community and to provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. Preference will be given to applicants with a commitment to the College’s goal of improving higher education for underrepresented students.