Bucknell University

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The Department of economics at Bucknell University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track faculty position in public or urban/regional economics to begin in August 2017. Exceptional non-entry candidates will also be considered. The successful candidate will teach courses in public economics, economics principles, and elective courses related to public economics and/or urban and regional economics depending upon each candidate's areas of interest and expertise. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research will contribute to the department's commitment to academic excellence and diversity. Candidates are expected to have a PhD or advanced ABD by start date.

Application materials must include a cover letter, CV, a teaching portfolio, a scholarly statement and a sample of recent scholarship, a diversity statement, graduate school transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. The teaching portfolio should include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and course materials, and student evaluations (if available). The diversity statement should reflect the candidate's awareness of the challenges facing the many student groups traditionally under-represented in higher education and discuss strategies for addressing these challenges. Applications are only accepted through Interfolio ByCommittee. Please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/38114 Review of applications will begin on November 1, and will continue until November 30, 2016.

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, business, education, and music. The Department of Economics has 17 full-time faculty members and about 140 economics BA and BS majors each year. Located in Lewisburg Borough in central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, the surrounding region offers outstanding schools and medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living.

Bucknell University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Bucknell's efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

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