Rhodes College

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The Department of Economics seeks scholars/teachers for a tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level for Fall 2019. Rhodes College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups and/or those with demonstrated commitment to working with diverse and historically underrepresented populations. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics or expect to complete the degree by July 2019. Teaching load is 3-2, including contributions to the Program in Political Economy. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a field in Economic History. Candidates must be willing and able to teach a History of Economic Thought course with an emphasis on Adam Smith. Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential, as well as a commitment to excellent teaching and mentoring in a liberal arts setting. Interviews will take place at the 2019 ASSA Meetings in Atlanta.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Rhodes College values an inclusive and welcoming environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity (http://handbook.rhodes.edu/diversity) in the workforce. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities (http://www.rhodes.edu/content/liberal-arts-city).

Please apply online at jobs.rhodes.edu. A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses your interest in Rhodes, a CV, evidence of effective teaching, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts and job market paper. Please also address in your cover letter your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values. Review of completed applications will begin November 15. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. The online application system will solicit letters of recommendation electronically from the candidate’s recommenders, once their contact information has been entered by the candidate and all other required application materials have been submitted. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews. For additional information regarding the position contact Dr. Marshall Gramm at gramm@rhodes.edu.