Position OverviewThe Department of
Economics and Finance at The University of the South seeks applications for a one year
Visiting Assistant Professor position starting in Fall 2024. Position DescriptionThe successful candidate will be expected to teach six courses per year at the undergraduate level, to be determined according to departmental needs in conjunction with their area(s) of expertise.Attributes of a Successful Candidate
Having completed a PhD in Economics or Finance by the time of appointment is preferred.
To apply, please provide a;
Cover letter, CV, Evidence of teaching effectiveness, Three letters of references A statement of commitment to and experience with supporting and promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Teaching, Research, Service, and/or advising as part of your cover letter or as a separate document. Please apply through the AEA JOE system, https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2024-01_111473771&. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Supplemental InformationThe University of the South stands firmly for the principle that its employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have a right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy and childbirth, and genetic information. As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not discriminate based on sex or other protected categories in the educational programs or activities which it operates. This nondiscrimination requirement extends to admission to and employment in those programs or activities. The University is committed to sustaining a community in which the dignity of every individual is respected. Key to this value are efforts to nurture an environment of civility and mutual respect and to foster a culture of reporting concerns so that the University can respond promptly and equitably whenever an incident occurs. All employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have the right to be free from harassment and retaliation.
The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.
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