Sarah Lawrence College

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Sarah Lawrence College invites applicants for the full-time tenure-track John A. Hill Chair in economics beginning in fall 2017. Sarah Lawrence is a small liberal arts college with a unique pedagogy based on small classes and individual tutorials; interdisciplinary work is a central component of the curriculum.

We are seeking an economist with expertise in a range of fields including environmental/ecological economics, the economics of development, microeconomics, and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will be familiar with both mainstream and heterodox economic theory. All members of the economics department are expected to teach courses in introductory and intermediate level theory and history of economic thought on a rotating basis. A PhD completed by the time of appointment, and evidence of success as a teacher is required.

The application should include the following: cover letter; statement of educational philosophy, teaching and research interests; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; course descriptions and syllabi for two proposed courses; a sample of scholarly writing; and graduate transcript(s). Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1, 2016. To apply for the position, go to: https://slc.peopleadmin.com/postings/723

For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our Web site at: http://www.slc.edu/ . SLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving a racially and culturally diverse community.