Monmouth College

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Monmouth College, a selective, private, residential liberal arts college in Illinois invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant or associate professor position in economics, with preference for expertise in International Economics, Development Economics, Macroeconomics, and/or similar field to begin August 2020. The ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher who enjoys teaching a range of economics courses and integrating knowledge from a variety of disciplinary perspectives in a liberal arts environment. A willingness to use learner-centered pedagogy and teach interdisciplinary general education courses is a plus. Ph.D. preferred but willing to consider other appropriate academic and professional qualifications.

Our business and economics department has a strong track record of graduating top U.S. business leaders, such as the current President of Morningstar. We have a strong, dedicated faculty who combine sound academic backgrounds, extensive hands-on business and economics, management and government experience, quantitative skills, law, and leadership to provide a quality education. We are fortunate to work with exceptional colleagues in an equally successful Accounting Department. Our distinctive liberal arts approach and quality teaching have been rewarded with high levels of student satisfaction and made the business and economics department the college’s largest program.

To apply, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation via email to: Dr. Wendine Bolon, Chair, PEC Search Committee, Monmouth College, at facultysearch@monmouthcollege.edu. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 22, 2019.