West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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Position Summary:

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of Economics and Finance is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics to begin August 2017.

Primary responsibilities include undergraduate and MBA teaching (principles, business statistics, and intermediate and upper-level economics electives), scholarly research appropriate for AACSB accredited institutions, and performance of departmental and university-wide service. Teaching assignments will include opportunities for teaching at off-campus sites and/or through distance learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must either hold a Ph.D. in economics, or be ABD with economics Ph.D. completion expected by August 2017. Candidates who earned a Ph.D. more than three years ago must have scholarship consistent with West Chester University's scholarly academic standards, including recent refereed journal articles. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required, along with a record of scholarship or demonstrated research capability. Finalists must successfully complete an interview process and provide a teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications (Field):

We particularly invite applicants with a concentration in economic history or in the history of economic thought. We will also consider excellent candidates with a background in law and economics, political economy or public policy.

Application Instructions:

Candidates Should Submit: A cover letter, vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness with evaluations (please provide a summary sheet), a job market paper, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to econsearch@wcupa.edu.

Apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm Preference will be given to complete applications received by November 21. Applicants must successfully complete interview process to be considered as a finalist. Salary is dependent on qualifications.

For more information about the school and the department please consult West Chester University's website at http://www.wcupa.edu. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic plan, Building on Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.