Pomona College

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The department of economics at Pomona College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning AY 2019-20. We are searching for a behavioral economist. Secondary fields open. Ph.D. in hand or expected by August 2019.

Pomona College is a highly selective liberal arts college which attracts a diverse, national and international student body. Pomona is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, whose campuses are contiguous and whose faculties include at least two other behavioral economists. The Pomona economics department has twelve full-time economists, and the other Claremont Colleges have 30 more. The teaching load is 2-2.

Candidates should apply through Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo. Applications should include: cover letter; curriculum vitae; job market paper; graduate transcript(s); statement of teaching philosophy and experience; and three letters of recommendation. Either the cover letter or statement of teaching philosophy should contain a substantive discussion of the candidate's demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body. To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 30, 2018. We will be interviewing at the ASSA meetings.

Pomona College supports equal access to higher education and its ideal candidates will have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving higher education for students from underrepresented groups.