Tenure Track/Tenured Professor Of Global Economic Development, Open Rank

Position Details

The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University Bloomington seeks to hire a Professor of Global Economic Development, with an emphasis on issues at the intersection of Economic Development, inequality, and governance, to begin August 1, 2024. This is an Open Rank tenured/tenure track position in the school's multidisciplinary Department of International Studies.

The department seeks a scholar of Economic Development who focuses on the role of international economic and financial organizations, donor countries, prominent recipient countries, and/or international civil society organizations in driving development initiatives, influencing their implementation, and/or affecting development and distributional outcomes.
The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies houses the Department of International Studies and three preeminent area studies departments: East Asian Languages and Cultures, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, and Central Eurasian Studies. A long-standing leader in language and cultural studies in the Midwest, the school also houses three federally funded language flagship programs (Arabic, Chinese, and Russian), six Title VI funded National Resource Centers (African Studies Program, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Center for the Study of Global Change, Center for the Study of the Middle East, Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center, Robert F. Byrnes Russian and East European Institute) and nine additional research and teaching centers. Of particular relevance to scholars interested in this position is the Tobias Center for Innovation in International Development ( see more here).

The School's central mission is to combine deep area expertise with rigorous, multidisciplinary instruction of international affairs and global cultural studies. The Department of International Studies offers three undergraduate degrees (B.A. in International Studies, B.S. in International Studies, and B.A. in International Law and Institutions) and three professional graduate degrees (M.A. in International Studies, M.S. in International Studies, and, joint with the O'Neill School of Environmental and Public Affairs, a Master's in International Affairs) along with one accelerated B.A./M.A. in International Studies program.

Bloomington, Indiana is a charming college town in south-central Indiana, roughly one hour to the award-winning Indianapolis Airport and ninety minutes to Louisville, KY. Bloomington offers many amenities including a relatively low cost of living, short commute times, excellent public schools, diverse dining options, and easy access to state parks and national forests. The confluence of the Jacob School of Music, the Eskenazi Art School, and a vibrant local music, comedy, and theater scene provide access to substantial affordable artistic programming. IU Bloomington is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community, as evidenced by it recently being ranked fourth nationwide on a list of the top LGBTQ+-friendly colleges. More about the University's diversity and inclusion initiatives can be found here.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline in the social sciences or the humanities. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research, publication, teaching and professional service (appropriate to their rank). The selected candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending upon their qualifications.

Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Sarah Bauerle Danzman at sbauerle@indiana.edu.

Practical experience in the development field, and/or experience teaching in professional master's programs is desirable. In addition, scholars who combine quantitative methodology with qualitative field-based methods are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit the following documentation within their portfolio of materials: a cover letter highlighting qualifications and fit with the department's strengths and its needs, curriculum vitae, two writing samples, and the names and contact information for three academic references. A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion must also be included in the application materials. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/20148
Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. All applications received by October 8, 2023 will be guaranteed full consideration.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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