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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a Tenure-Track position in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor or instructor level beginning in July 2019. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong interest and competence in teaching undergraduates, a commitment to research and an ability to work successfully and collaboratively in an inclusive environment. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in macroeconomics and monetary economics. 

The economics program at Kenyon emphasizes economic theory, public policy applications, and empirical analysis. Teaching responsibilities are five courses per year. Salary is competitive with other highly selective liberal arts colleges. More information about the department can be found at http://www.kenyon.edu/economics.xml.

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu/ . A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant’s research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline; 2) evidence of teaching effectiveness; 3) a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy; 4) a Curriculum Vitae; 5) three (3) letters of recommendation; 6) Unofficial transcript; and 7) Research Abstract(s). All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon’s employment website.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 23, 2018. Department contact: sheasbyp@kenyon.edu.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors. Compensation and Benefits Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and are commensurate with experience. There are a number of faculty development opportunities (e.g. travel, research funds, etc.) for which appointees are eligible. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges. We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Faculty Handbook. Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here. Kenyon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.