GRINNELL COLLEGE - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS - (MACROECONOMICS)
TENURE TRACK POSITION

E0 Macroeconomics
E0 Monetary Economics
G0 Financial Markets and Institutions

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure track position to begin August 2009. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major.

The teaching load of five courses over two semesters will include intermediate macroeconomics, a course on the US/global financial systems, and a senior seminar on a subject chosen by the candidate. Every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic chosen by the instructor).

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, applications must be received by November 28, 2008. Applications must include a cover letter, c.v., copies of all graduate transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation. CONTACT: Prof. Irene Powell, Chair, Department of Economics, 1210 Park St., Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112-1690, , Tel (641) 269-3173, Fax (641) 269-4985.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability.