Assistant Professor in Economics

Assistant Professor in Economics
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The Marlboro Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor. Building on the College's strengths in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context and supporting the College's strategic initiatives in racial justice and equity, we seek a colleague with research and teaching expertise in General Economics (JEL Code A) and who can demonstrate engagement with heterodox approaches (JEL Code B, or heterodox approaches to any number of other JEL Code categories). We welcome applications from candidates whose research and teaching address topics including critical approaches to communication and communication-based industries, gender and sexuality, class and racial formations, labor economics, poverty and inequality. The selected candidate will offer courses for the Economics Minor and other relevant Liberal Arts minors as well as courses that contribute to curricula across the College depending on expertise and interests. We encourage applicants to explore the links to the minors above, as Emerson possesses several unique to our college, and consider possibilities for interdisciplinary teaching and involvement. The appointment begins August 22, 2024 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 22 & 23, 2024.

The successful candidate will have a PhD or ABD status (completion expected by August 22, 2024) in Economics or a related field. They will demonstrate potential for outstanding scholarly publication, experience in innovative and effective college-level teaching, and an ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A strong commitment to undergraduate education in a residential college environment is essential.

Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive is only possible in an authentically inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, sustainable and socially just environment. As a community of storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Emerson College enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 49 states and more than 70 countries. Its main campus is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources such as the Office of Internationalization & Equity, the Social Justice Collaborative, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

To apply, please submit a two-page cover letter, a current curriculum vita, an example of recent scholarship, teaching evaluations as evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and a statement of past and/or planned future contributions to advancing diversity, equity and inclusive excellence.

This position is located at the Boston campus teaching in-person classes, though there may be opportunities to teach undergraduate classes online. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentorship, and serving on department and college committees.

Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/ Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.

If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu.
The priority deadline for applications is October 23, 2023; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after that date until the position is filled.

To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_FT_Faculty/job/Boston-Campus/Assistant-Professor-in-Economics_JR005884




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