Morehouse College

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Position Summary
The Department of Economics at Morehouse College invites applications for a tenure track position in economics beginning in the Fall semester of 2025. Applications are open to candidates who have a Ph.D. degree and have a strong interest in teaching U.S. Economic History and Economic Thought.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Successful candidates should have an active research portfolio and be prepared to engage with diverse students across a liberal arts curriculum. The candidates should identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds towards the accomplishment of curricular goals. Also, the successful candidate will support the College’s general education and the core requirements of the Department of Economics curriculum.

Morehouse College has a 3/3 teaching load. The position responsibilities will include teaching introductory courses in economics (both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics), Economic doctrines (taught typically in the spring semester), and Economic History of the U.S. (taught typically in the fall semester).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications: a research-based Ph.D. in Economics from a full-time, accredited institution.
Rank: Assistant Professor

Commitment to Morehouse Mission:
Candidates who apply are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals.

Support for General Education Curriculum:
The successful candidate will support the College’s general education curriculum.

Physical Demands
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer is required.
• Must be able to read on a computer as necessary.
• Ability to walk at a mild pace and stand in class frequently.

Application Materials
Applications should include a cover letter that describes research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a research sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness including teaching evaluations, graduate transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation.

Closing Date
Application is to be submitted by the close of business on January 31, 2025.

Contact for applications: Mona Ray, Ph.D. | Chair of the Department of Economics | Morehouse College | 830 Westview Drive, SW | Atlanta, GA 30314. |mona.ray@morehouse.edu.

Review of applications will begin in February 2025.

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employee. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.