JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
University of Washington
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Seattle, Washington, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: P0 -- General
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Jackson School of International Studies seeks applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach economics to non-economics majors and offer specialized courses in fields like international development, global trade, finance, and political economy. JSIS offers interdisciplinary degrees at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels, emphasizing area studies and global issues. A successful applicant can explain economic concepts while highlighting their applicability and limitations in real-world contexts.
The Jackson School prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, emphasizing public engagement with a focus on equity, justice, human rights, and respect for diverse knowledge and histories across borders. The position involves teaching and pedagogical innovation, with an expectation of teaching six courses annually. Teaching will carry significant weight in merit evaluation and promotion.
Salary for this role adheres to Washington State Law, with a base range of $7,800 to $10,200 per month on a 9-month basis. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as determined by U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage guidelines.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
• A Letter of application that speaks to your teaching and research in this area
• CV
• A statement describing past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, especially in relation to teaching (2 pages maximum)
• A teaching statement that includes how you approach teaching and mentoring; the courses you’ve taught; your formal and informal mentoring experiences and successes; a summary of your teaching evaluations; and any teaching or mentoring recommendations or awards (2 pages maximum)
• Contact Information for three references
The position is open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received before December 31, 2023. For questions regarding this search, please contact jsishr@uw.edu.