Colgate University

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The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for two tenure-stream positions beginning fall semester 2023. We are looking for top teacher-scholars, particularly in public economics, urban economics, poverty, and related fields. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to, public policy and program evaluation, public finance, political processes, poverty and inequality, housing, and race. At least one of the positions will also be expected to teach undergraduate econometrics. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Colgate is a top liberal arts college in a rural community in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. prior to or shortly after the date of hire is required.

A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22566. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications must speak directly to the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org. Hamilton College in Clinton, NY is located within easy commuting distance of Colgate University, and is also planning to make multiple appointments in Economics and other disciplines.

Colgate faculty are eligible for a very competitive benefits package which includes housing assistance and health insurance (in most cases, coverage begins on July 1). See https://www.colgate.edu/jobs-colgate/benefits for more information.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Carolina Castilla (ccastilla@colgate.edu), Department of Economics, Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346. Further information about the department and this ad can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/economics