JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017

Simpson College

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Economics Assistant/Associate Professor

JOE ID Number: 2017-01_111457519
Date Posted: 02/08/2017
Date Inactive: 07/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economics Assistant/Associate Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Indianola, Iowa, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Business Administration and Economics at Simpson College seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics for a tenure-track position beginning on or around August 20, 2017. Applicants with Ph.D. are preferred, although individuals with ABD will be considered. The candidate will teach in a variety of areas, with emphasis on macroeconomics, international economics, finance and econometrics. An ability and interest in teaching data analytics or forecasting is a plus. The teaching load is six courses per year. Commitment to excellent, innovative teaching and professional development are necessary and expected. Simpson College is a private, selective liberal arts college in Indianola, IA, approximately 12 miles south of Des Moines, IA. Simpson College aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to help constitute a diverse community. You will find the entire EOE statement at: http://simpson.edu/employment-opportunities/. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Applicant should send a cover letter, current curriculum vita, copy of graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a one to two page description of innovative teaching methods used in the classroom, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Prof. Mark Juffernbruch, Chair
Department of Business Administration and Economics
Simpson College
701 North C Street
Indianola, IA 50125