Assistant Professor of Social Studies

WU Wesleyan University; United States; Presencial; USD 94 000 - 99 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Wellness programs and incentives

Generous paid time off and retirement

Flexible work schedules

Tuition programs for employees and/de­

Resumo da oferta

Wesleyan University’s College of Social Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2027 in history of economic thought, economic history, political economy and/or economic philosophy. Four courses per year, advising, mentoring, and an active research program are expected.

Salary range is $93,500–$98,500, with benefits and possibility for instructor rank if degree not yet complete.

Qualificações

• PhD in economics required by time of appointment or on-track to complete within one year of hire.
• Independent research record and evidence of scholarly writing.

Responsabilidades

• Teach and advise students in economics, history of economic thought, political economy or related fields.
• Carry out a sustained, visible program of research and contribute to faculty governance.

Formação académica

PhD in Economics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JEL Classifications: B00: History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches: General N00: Economic History: General P00: Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems: General Wesleyan University’s College of Social Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2027 from scholars with primary research and teaching interests in history of economic thought, economic history, political economy, and/or economic philosophy. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics in hand by the time of appointment in order to be hired as an assistant professor. However, a successful candidate could be hired initially as an instructor if they are on track to complete the degree within one year of hire, at which point the rank would be converted to assistant professor. Advanced assistant professors of economics are also encouraged to apply. The teaching load is four courses per year. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying on a sustained and professionally visible program of research, and participating in faculty governance at the college and university levels. The College of Social Studies (CSS) is a rigorous, multidisciplinary major focusing on history, government, and social theory in addition to economics. Founded in 1959, the CSS is reading and writing intensive, encouraging intellectual independence with weekly essays, small group tutorials, and a vibrant intellectual community. Wesleyan values both scholarship and teaching very highly, has a strong, diverse undergraduate student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and competitive salaries and benefits. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations if available, and a sample of scholarly writing via the online application portal. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they support the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. The salary range for this position is between $93,500 and $98,500.

Work Location: On Campus. All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, and employee and dependent tuition programs. Benefit eligibility varies based on position type, length of appointment, and scheduled work hours. Temporary employees, per-course visitors, and all other part-time appointments, including visiting faculty appointments, that are scheduled for less than half-time work are generally limited to those benefits required by law. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

• comprehensive group insurance plans
• wellness programs and incentives
• generous paid time off and retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• employee and dependent tuition programs

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