What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, Economics position at Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University: Economics
Location
Lexington, VA
Open Date
Mar 06, 2025
Deadline
Mar 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Washington and Lee University Economics Department invites applications for two one-year Visiting Assistant Professors, beginning July 1, 2025. Each position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each). We welcome applications from all subfields. The Economics Department offers opportunities to develop courses in candidates’ field of specialization, including opportunities to collaborate with campus interdisciplinary programs. In addition, the department features a research seminar and offers research support.
Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.
Washington and Lee is a highly selective, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students located in the Great Valley of Virginia, approximately 3 hours south west of D.C. Hallmarks of the institution are its teacher-scholar model, honor system, and a tight-knit community.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Economics or related field is preferred by the time of appointment; ABDs will be considered. Teaching experience is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Review Of Applications Will Begin Immediately. Candidates Should Submit
Location
Lexington, VA
Open Date
Mar 06, 2025
Deadline
Mar 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Washington and Lee University Economics Department invites applications for two one-year Visiting Assistant Professors, beginning July 1, 2025. Each position carries a 6-course teaching load distributed over Fall and Winter terms (12 weeks each). We welcome applications from all subfields. The Economics Department offers opportunities to develop courses in candidates’ field of specialization, including opportunities to collaborate with campus interdisciplinary programs. In addition, the department features a research seminar and offers research support.
Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. We welcome applications from candidates that would contribute to the University’s mission and Strategic Plan.
Washington and Lee is a highly selective, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students located in the Great Valley of Virginia, approximately 3 hours south west of D.C. Hallmarks of the institution are its teacher-scholar model, honor system, and a tight-knit community.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Economics or related field is preferred by the time of appointment; ABDs will be considered. Teaching experience is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Review Of Applications Will Begin Immediately. Candidates Should Submit
- a letter of application summarizing teaching interests and experience, current and future scholarship, and ability to engage with students from a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds
- a CV
- graduate transcript
- three confidential letters of recommendation
- a job-market paper
- student evaluations of teaching
