Monmouth College

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Economics: Monmouth College announces a tenure track position for a generalist to teach a variety of applied economics courses. Candidates will also teach either intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics or both. Field courses in economics should be accessible to, useful for and of interest to the college’s business majors. Field courses in economics should be accessible to, useful for and of interest to students majoring in business, political science, law, and other students seeking to be broadly educated. Ph.D. expected, but a wide range of other academic and professional qualifications will be considered.

Monmouth is a teaching college where dedicated teachers excel. Teaching excellence and the ability to be an effective member of college-wide and departmental team dedicated to liberal arts education are primary hiring criteria. Monmouth, IL is a safe, small rural community with a welcoming spirit and highly affordable housing and quality public schools.

Monmouth College is a diverse community, and we invite individuals of all backgrounds to join us in our shared mission. We aspire to be the home of an inclusive community of students, teachers/scholars and staff working as a team for the benefit of the students. The College and the Department value and affirm diversity, because embracing inclusion is a necessary condition for preparing our graduates to be civically engaged citizens who can succeed in a diverse world.

Located in west central Illinois about 200 miles from Chicago, the College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 800 students. Monmouth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (PC-USA) and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. The average class size at Monmouth College is 14 students, with a 10:1 student to faculty ratio. For more information about the College, please see our mission statement.

Applicants please send: 1.) a letter of application that addresses the position expectations, your teaching philosophy, and your approach to affirming diversity in the classroom, 2.) a Curriculum Vitae, and 3.) a list of three references to Michael Connell, Chair, Department of Business & Economics, Monmouth College. Send materials attached to a single e-mail to dmclaughlin@monmouthcollege.edu, and use “Economics Search” as the subject line. Review will begin immediately, with interviews planned early in the new year.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and competitive market conditions, as well as attractive benefit package, including retirement plan, health and dental insurance plan, and certain tuition benefits for eligible dependents. Monmouth College EOE/Nondiscrimination Statement