Assistant Professor of Economics

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Job description

Sweet Briar College, a women's college
increasingly defined by innovation, has launched a bold academic
program that integrates the liberal arts with women's leadership to
prepare graduates to address the challenges facing our world.
Faculty are committed to cultivating the habits of mind?in problem
solving, decision making, and creativity?that are critical for
leaders. These values are Embedded in the College's institutional
vision and supported by our confidence that academic excellence,
small classes, and dedication to empowering young women will
position Sweet Briar and its graduates to thrive.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is
committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications
from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and
ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Job Title:
Assistant Professor of
Economics
Classification:
Full-time, tenure-track
faculty position
Reports To: Social Sciences and Humanities
Division Head
Job Summary/Objective:
Sweet Briar College invites applications for a tenure-track
faculty position of Assistant Professor of Economics. The
successful candidate will be an engaged scholar-teacher and have a
strong commitment to undergraduate education, and ideally teach
Macroeconomics as well as Money and Banking, in addition to courses
in their field of expertise.
Other courses of interest
include International Economics, Financial Economics, and Labor
Economics. An interdisciplinary perspective is especially welcome
as the candidate will have opportunities to contribute to our CORE
curriculum, business program, and other areas of the college (such
as agricultural enterprises).

The College's academic calendar, with immersive three-week terms
bookending traditional 12-week terms, creates an opportunity for
innovative courses to take advantage of close student faculty
interactions and collaboration across disciplines. The successful
candidate will help to shape the economics program for the future
and to engage in research with undergraduates. Institutional
support for research is available and includes internal faculty
grants and an honors summer research program.

Candidates ready to work with a diverse student body are
especially welcome. Sweet Briar prides itself on creating a
learning environment that encourages young women to fulfill their
highest potential.
Leadership in all walks of life is fostered
by the special connections our faculty make with their students,
and Sweet Briar women translate their academic experiences into
interesting and important lives.

Required Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in economics, with an emphasis in Macroeconomics or
other closely related area;
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate
level;
Promise for scholarly publications consistent with an assistant
professor appointment;
Demonstrated interest in working across disciplines and
engaging in collaborative scholarship, teaching, and service;
and
Excellent communication skills.

How to Apply:
To apply, visit the Sweet Briar College Career Center:
All applications should include: 1)
cover letter; 2) CV; 3)
statement on teaching philosophy and research interests; and 4) a
statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for
promoting diversity and inclusion through work in this position; 5)
the names and full contact information for three professional
references. Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2021
and will continue until the position is filled. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Economics - Assistant Professor, Location: Sweet Briar, VA - 24595