Trinity University

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Assistant Professor of Economics
Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

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The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning Fall 2024. We seek applicants who have teaching and research interests in economics, with some preference to International Trade and International Finance. Outstanding teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching in a liberal arts environment are essential, as is strong scholarly potential. Ph.D. must be completed by August 2024.

This position carries a five-course teaching load over two semesters. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching the First-Year Experience and other courses in Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program. The position has a full-salary one-semester research leave at the end of the third year, and start-up and travel funds. Tenure-track faculty are eligible for travel support and reimbursement of relocation costs within the University’s policies. All full-time appointments offer very competitive salaries and include full benefits.

Submit materials electronically through Trinity University’s Employment Opportunities portal: https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Economics_JR100581. Under "Start Your Application" select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk (required). Under “Resume/CV” upload the following required application materials, each as a separate pdf file:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Diversity statement
4. Research sample
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness

For full consideration, all materials must be received by December 01, 2023. We will conduct interviews remotely in January.

Trinity University is one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities. We’re located in the heart of San Antonio, a large, vibrant and diverse city where our students learn from and participate in a multicultural urban environment. Trinity University is a prestigious, selective liberal arts institution, with over 11,000 applications, and approximately 650 first-year students in the Class of 2026. Discover more about Trinity University at www.trinity.edu.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Contact: David Macpherson, Department of Economics: dmacpher@trinity.edu.