The Economics Department at Calvin College invites applications for a two-year term or possible tenure-track faculty position in Economics beginning in September 2008.
Responsibilities:
Faculty teaching responsibilities normally include three course sections each semester, plus a three-week course between semesters in January. There are many opportunities for research support (course reductions and financial resources) at Calvin. Rank is open and depends on the experience of the applicant. This opening is subject to final administrative approval.
Qualifications:
Requirements include a Ph.D., with ABD considered, as well a quality teaching experience and a commitment to scholarship.
About Calvin:
Calvin College, one of the largest Christian colleges in North America, is internationally recognized as a center of faith-anchored liberal arts teaching and scholarship. As a liberal arts college rooted in the Reformed tradition of Christianity, Calvin College seeks faculty members who affirm the Christian faith as expressed by the Reformed creeds and have academic and personal qualifications for teaching and scholarship. Additional information about faculty requirements is available at www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/facdocs/fac-requirements.htm. Calvin College has approximately 4,300 mostly undergraduate students. The Economics Department has 8 full time faculty members.
Application Procedure:
Review of candidates will begin November 1, 2007 and will close upon the position being filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vita, and a one-page statement of teaching and scholarship philosophy within the context of a Christian liberal arts institution; other materials will be requested if needed. All materials should be addressed to:
- Scott Vander Linde, Chair
- Calvin College - Economics Department
- 1740 Knollcrest Circle SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4403
- 616-526-6477
- vdls@calvin.edu
Calvin College does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. However, Calvin College is a Christian educational institution operated by the Christian Reformed Church and, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. Calvin is committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Calvin College is an equal opportunity employer.
