Assistant Professor of Economics
Assistant Professor of Economics
The Department of Economics and Business invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to begin Fall 2012. The position requires a Ph.D. in economics or finance. Successful applicants will teach core courses and electives in the finance major and likely one or more core economics courses. Research in any field broadly related to finance is acceptable. Prior work experience in the finance industry would be valued. Interested applicants can learn more about the department and College at www.lakeforest.edu/academics/programs/economics/.
A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,450 students from over 45 states and 65 countries. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects peer-reviewed publications and active participation in the College community. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and other members of historically underrepresented groups.
All completed applications received by December 1, 2011 will receive full consideration for an interview at the ASSA meetings in Chicago. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of research potential, documentation of teaching experience, and graduate transcripts to Professor Robert A. Baade (baade@lakeforest.edu). Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover. Email submissions with PDF attachments are preferred, though paper applications sent to Rob Baade, Department of Economics and Business, Young Hall, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 6004 will also be considered.
