Murray State University

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Assistant Professor of Economics, Department of Economics and Finance, Murray State University. Full time, tenure track position to begin August 2019.

The Department of Economics and Finance at Murray State University anticipates having a tenure track opening at the rank of assistant professor beginning August 2019. All fields are encouraged to apply, but we have particular interest in candidates in regional economic development and/or international economics. The ideal candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses in their fields of interest, as well as Principles of Economics. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop elective courses in their areas of interest. The ability to teach in our Master’s of Economic Development program would be very beneficial.

The successful candidate must have a documented plan for completing the Ph.D. prior to August of 2019.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching and research excellence. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide service to the University and outside stakeholders. The typical course load would be three courses per semester and may include web or interactive TV instruction.

Murray State University is an AACSB accredited, state supported, institution, located in the beautiful Kentucky Lake area of western Kentucky. Murray State University has been consistently recognized on Forbes’ “America’s Best Colleges” list, the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For,” and as “Top Tier” University by U.S. News and World Report.

Representatives of the Department will be at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta in January 2019.

To apply online go to www.murraystatejobs.com and search under faculty (tenure-track) positions. Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness and a recent research paper. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.