Goucher College

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The Center for People, Politics, and Markets invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor position in Economics beginning August 2017. Ideally, candidates will have prior teaching experience and a Ph.D., although candidates with an ABD will be considered. We are seeking someone who can teach a subset of the following courses: a blended introduction to economics course (micro/macro), intermediate microeconomics, statistics, and elective courses in that candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates who can contribute elective courses related to health, education, labor, public finance, inequality, and gender economics are strongly encouraged to apply. The teaching load will be 3-2 (18 credits).

Goucher College endeavors to be a model teaching and learning community, where faculty and students are engaged with one another in learning both inside and outside of the traditional classroom. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to students from diverse backgrounds and a dedication to engaged pedagogies that support equity and student success. We encourage candidates who are committed to student-centered teaching and learning who are also engaged scholars eager to contribute to the intellectual life of the college and the future of the liberal arts. Application materials should clearly articulate how the candidate will contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity and equity.

The review of applications will begin on March 24, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment. Interested applicants must apply online at http://goucher.interviewexchange.com. Please provide the following documents in your application.

• CV
• Cover letter including statements of scholarly and teaching interests.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Three letters of recommendation and official graduate transcripts should be emailed to the Provost’s Assistant, Gigi Greenfield, at rgreenfi@goucher.edu. (Alternatively, they can be forwarded separately to: Economics Search, Provost’s Office, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204-2794)

Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.