Virginia Tech

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The Virginia Tech Economics Department is seeking an Associate Professor in the university's collegiate faculty program. Collegiate faculty members have primary duties in curriculum development and instruction, including undergraduate teaching and related scholarly activity. The collegiate faculty position at the Associate Professor level is a full-time position with a five-year appointment term, appointments are renewable, with reappointment and/or promotion within the collegiate faculty ranks for qualified individuals. Collegiate faculty are expected to have an active scholarly agenda appropriate with their teaching responsibilities. Salary and teaching assignments are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

A Ph.D. in economics is required. For the current position, the department seeks someone with experience teaching courses in microeconomic theory or political economy or development economics related courses. A successful candidate must have significant experience and a proven record of teaching. Candidates are expected to play a key role in the growth and expansion of the department’s Master’s program. A completed application must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, evidence of effective teaching, and a research statement. All applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references.

Virginia Tech is a public university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim, Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members.