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Faculty Position: Assistant Professor of Economics at Roanoke College

  • 1.  Faculty Position: Assistant Professor of Economics at Roanoke College

    Posted 11-14-2016 14:00
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    Position Description

    The Department of Business Administration and Economics seeks qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2017. Teaching duties include Principles of Micro- and Macroeconomics and Environmental Economics. In addition, candidates are expected to teach courses in the general studies curriculum including Intellectual Inquiry and Intensive Learning courses (which may be designed by the professor.) 

    Other duties include a commitment to quality academic advising, college service, program assessment, educational improvement, and to the mission of Roanoke College. Research and professional development are expected and financially supported through travel funds and internal grants. Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics and teaching experience. Applicants without experience teaching Environmental Economics will not be considered. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

    Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

    For consideration, please submit a complete application by November 15, 2016. 

    Application Requirements

    • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
    • Application Instructions Below
    • Application deadline: 11/15/2016

    Application Instructions:

    A complete application includes a cover letter addressing teaching qualifications, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research goals, and three letters of recommendation. Submit applications to Dreama Poore, Department of Business and Economics, Roanoke College, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153. 

    Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to dpoore@roanoke.edu. Please DO NOT send a job market paper.

    Reference Instructions:

    Send three letters of recommendation to dpoore@roanoke.edu

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    Ali Nazemi
    Department Chair, Professor
    Roanoke College
    Salem VA
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