Job Openings
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Economics
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, tenure track appointment beginning August 2008
QUALIFICATIONS A Ph.D. in economics or related field is preferred, although outstanding ABD applicants will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will teach introductory and upper-level economics classes, quantitative methods, and business operations management. The economics curriculum is fully integrated with the Business Management, Political Science and Environmental Studies programs, and its faculty engages in cross-disciplinary activities with numerous other departments. The normal course load is 21-23 semester hours per year. Applicants should be committed to undergraduate teaching, and have an understanding of, and appreciation for, the liberal arts environment.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS/ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: The departments of economics, accounting and business management consist of four distinct majors: accounting, economics, international management, and business management. In collaboration with the math/computer science department, the department offers an interdisciplinary major in management information systems. The department has nine full-time faculty: three in economics, two in accounting, and four in business management. Business management is the largest major in the department, and offers emphasis areas in six different fields: finance, marketing, business administration, business education, not-for-profit management, and business economics.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college guided by an ecumenical Christian tradition, serving over 1600 students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris, France; London, England; Colchester, England; Vienna, Austria; Granada, Spain; Leiden, The Netherlands; Bangor, Wales; Merida, The Yucatán, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. You can access the Central College Abroad website at Central College Abroad. For information on the city of Pella, please visit Positively Pella.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send (1) letter of application indicating your interest in teaching in a liberal arts institution, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, (4) transcripts, and (5) contact information for 3 references to: Dr. Paul Naour, Provost, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, but applications received by December 15 will be considered for interviews at the ASSA meetings in New Orleans. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
