Sewanee The University of the South

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The Economics Department at Sewanee: The University of the South seeks applications for a tenure-track position starting in the fall of 2017. We seek candidates with primary research and teaching interests in the area of labor economics with a preference for those who specialize in labor discrimination or in some international aspect of labor markets. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate introductory and upper level courses in their areas of specialization. The teaching load is 5 courses per year. The successful candidate should exhibit excellence in teaching, display a strong research potential and have their Ph.D. in hand by September 2017.

The University of the South comprises a well-regarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. The University is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau.

The University of the South is committed to maintaining a diverse campus environment. As an equal opportunity educational institution, we welcome all qualified applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening.