Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics

Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics - Open Rank Posting Number 2017109P Position Type Faculty Full Time/Part Time Full Time Salary Grades - Exempt Level 13 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Salary Grades - Non-Exempt Not Applicable Pay Type Salaried Work Unit Economics Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The Department of Economics at Furman University invites applications for two open rank tenure-track positions to begin August 1, 2018. We encourage applications from candidates in any field of economics who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, and research in a liberal arts environment. For one of the two positions, we would value a health economist who would be excited to work with students and community partners in collaboration with the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, a partnership between Furman University and the Greenville Health System. In addition to teaching courses in their areas of expertise, all department members contribute to the teaching of some core courses in economics (principles, statistics, econometrics, intermediate theory, and/or senior seminar). We are interested in hiring faculty members with diverse perspectives who will foster innovation in our curriculum and provide a rich and varied educational experience for our students. The teaching responsibility is five courses per academic year. Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our recently-launched strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences. Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits. The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Exploration, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, and our newest addition, The Center for Inclusive Communities. Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast and is ranked among â??America's Ten Bestâ? by Forbes Magazine. The charming downtown features excellent restaurants, in-town parks, shops, museums, galleries, music venues, and theaters. The city also has excellent public and private schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and to Travelers Rest, which was named â??one of America's coolest small towns.â? The surrounding area abounds with outdoor recreational activities and has some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains in the country. Greenville is within easy reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches. The newly renovated Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, located just 25 minutes from downtown, runs daily flights to major cities and airline hubs. Greenville is 2 1/2 hours from Atlanta and only one hour from Asheville, North Carolina. It is an ideal place to live and work. Minimum Qualifications PhD. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Work Environment Typical classroom setting. Posting Detail Information Open Until Filled Yes Employment Period: 9 Month Special Instructions to Applicants The diversity statement should describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and/or service might contribute to a liberal arts college community committed to diversity and inclusion as core values. Include the contact information for three references on the application. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. We will meet with interested and qualified candidates at the 2018 Allied Social Sciences Associations/American Economic Association (ASSA/AEA) annual meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Questions can be directed to the chair of the Department of Economics, Dr. Nathan Cook, at nathaniel.cook@furman.edu To Apply, visit: https://jobs.furman.edu/postings/6758 Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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