Job Summary
AEA Fields: E00, B00, O54

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure track position at open rank, beginning in the fall of 2018. Applicants must possess a strong desire to teach and pursue research in a liberal arts environment with a reputation for excellent teaching. The successful candidate will teach both required and elective courses. Highest priority fields are macroeconomics and monetary economics. Preferred secondary fields are Latin America and history of thought. The college offers excellent research support. The standard teaching load is 5 courses per year, normally with 2 - 3 preps. New faculty receive a course release in their first year and are eligible for a pre-tenure sabbatical. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics, although advanced ABDs may be considered. We encourage applications from women and historically under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience in teaching in a multi-cultural classroom. The college is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.
Skidmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of roughly 2,400 located near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Skidmore College is distinguished by a curriculum balanced in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities and offers more than 60 majors.
Applications due November 27. We will be conducting interviews at the January 2018, ASSA meetings in Philadelphia, PA.

Candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their ability to contribute in the areas described above, a curriculum vitae, one research paper, three letters of reference, a research statement, and a teaching statement and/or evidence of teaching capability.

Minimum Qualifications
Advanced ABD in economics

Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in economics

EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter explaining their ability to contribute in the areas described above, a curriculum vitae, one research paper, a research statement, and a teaching statement and/or evidence of teaching capability. Additionally, the application system will prompt you to submit a three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All referees will be emailed once you've completed the application process. All materials must be received online by 11/27/2017.

All documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process and to receive your confirmation code. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802

Posting Information

Posting Date
Open Until Filled No
Closing Date 11/27/2017
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1222

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching Statement
5. Research Paper

Optional Documents

1. Sample Syllabi
2. Teaching Evaluations

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