Assistant Professor

Position Information

Employment Status

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor

Area of Study

Economics

Begins

Fall Semester 2025

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

All tenure-track candidates are expected to have a demonstrated interest in liberal arts and sciences education, contribute effectively to undergraduate teaching, assist in curriculum development, provide service to the department and College, as well as be active in scholarly, creative, and/or research productivity appropriate to a liberal arts environment.

Position Description

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an outstanding teacher/scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and has ability to work productively with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in research methods, econometrics, and thesis (research seminar). Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching and mentoring are encouraged to apply. All courses will be taught in person.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate research, experiential learning, and innovative teaching, as well as a proven track record in the ability to transfer her/his research experience to the classroom. The candidate must be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, at all levels.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F532P

Open Date

09/04/2024

Close Date

12/11/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

12/17/2024

COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol

Due to the heightened risk of contracting COVID -19 and the spread of variants, Spelman College strongly recommends that faculty, staff and students receive a COVID -19 vaccine and adhere to all health and safety guidelines.
Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest
2. Transcripts (unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Research Statement
6. Sample Syllabus

Optional Documents