Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)

Position Information

Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
03/08/2022

Close Date

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Department of Economics invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professorship beginning September 2022, with Ph.D. completed by August 2022. We seek a macroeconomist committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching to join a community of diverse students and faculty, who come from all socio-economic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, across the US and internationally. Trinity is a liberal arts college with 2,200 students located in, and engaged with, Connecticut’s capital city of Hartford. The yearly 5-course teaching load will include two courses in modern macroeconomics at the junior level and a macroeconomics course at the sophomore level. The position starts in September 2022.

Completed applications, including curriculum vitae, contact information for three individuals who will submit letters of recommendation, transcript, a writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, and official summaries of teaching evaluations, must be submitted online and be received by July 31, 2022.

Applicants who require an H-1 B visa cannot be considered for temporary positions. Applicants for non-tenure-track, temporary positions who require sponsorship for visas other than an H-1 B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Trinity College is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting faculty who represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the U.S. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Contact: Carol Clark , Department Chair.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment, as well as proof of a booster within 30 days of becoming eligible.

Qualifications

We seek a macroeconomist who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, requiring Ph.D. in Economics completed by August 2022.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed applications, including curriculum vitae, contact information for three individuals who will submit letters of recommendation, transcript, a writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, and official summaries of teaching evaluations, must be submitted online and be received by July 31, 2022.

Applicants will be asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where they must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applications using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2578

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.