Furman University

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The Department of Economics at Furman University invites applications for a three-year visiting position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, to begin August 1, 2019. We encourage applications from candidates in any field of economics who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts environment. In addition to teaching courses in their areas of expertise, all department members contribute to the teaching of some core courses in economics (principles, statistics, econometrics, intermediate theory, and/or senior seminar). We are interested in hiring faculty members with diverse perspectives who will foster innovation in our curriculum and provide a rich and varied educational experience for our students. The teaching responsibility is five courses per academic year. Visiting faculty members are eligible for funding to support professional development opportunities including conference travel.

Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our recently-launched strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences.Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast and is ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. The charming downtown features excellent restaurants, in-town parks, shops, museums, galleries, music venues, and theaters. The city also has excellent public and private schools and a vibrant international community. It is an ideal place to live and work.

To apply, submit all of the following application materials through the AEA's JOE Network www.aeaweb.org/joe

• Your CV
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this particular three-year visiting position
• A statement that describes how your teaching philosophy aligns with Furman’s mission
• A statement that describes how you might contribute to a liberal arts college community committed to diversity and inclusion as core values
• Up to three letters of reference

Candidates must ALSO complete an application through Furman's Workday site: furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Furman_Careers
The full link is: https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Visiting-Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-Economics---Open-Rank_R000378

When prompted to upload documents to Workday, please upload all three of the following documents at the same time:

• Your CV
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this particular three-year visiting opportunity
• A statement that describes how you might contribute to a liberal arts college community committed to diversity and inclusion as core values

Completed applications are due November 30, 2018. We will meet with interested and qualified candidates at the 2019 Allied Social Sciences Associations/American Economic Association (ASSA/AEA) annual meeting in Atlanta, GA.

Questions about this position can be directed to the chair of the Department of Economics, Dr. Nathan Cook, at nathaniel.cook@furman.edu