The following is the announcement of a full-time teaching position in
political economy at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wa. Please
contact Evergreen directly for more information or to apply, see below
Jeanne Hahn
Political Economy
The Evergreen State College
REGULAR FACULTY POSITION 1998-99
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS/
INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
ABOUT EVERGREEN:
Evergreen is a non-traditional public liberal arts college emphasizing
intensive interdisciplinary study and collaborative team teaching throughout
the undergraduate curriculum and three graduate programs.
Recognizing cultural diversity as a defining characteristic of the 21st
Century, the College has intensified its efforts to become a multicultural
institution. Substantive experience and expertise in working across
cultural differences are therefore highly desirable for all positions.
Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive
open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.
Faculty holding Regular positions are typically first appointed to 3-year
term contracts and are eligible for permanent appointment after 3-6 years of
full-time teaching at Evergreen. This announcement is for a Regular
position.
All positions require an advanced degree, with strong preference given to
candidates with a Ph.D. or analog (e.g. MFA), and broad interdisciplinary
training, experience, or interest. Candidates for all positions must
demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and in collaborative work.
All positions typically rotate between specialized teaching and involvement
in the general education "core" curriculum, and all typically involve
interdisciplinary, team-taught, coordinated programs. Writing is emphasized
across the curriculum, and the college expects all faculty to work
effectively with students in writing.
THE POSITION:
We seek a broadly trained faculty member in economics, political economy, or
a related field to teach international economics, international political
economy and economic development as part of interdisciplinary programs,
primarily at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate must have
in-depth knowledge and study in both neo-classical economics and radical
economics, as well as close familiarity with current literature in these
subjects. Strong multicultural background is very important, as are
developed research interests and paid or volunteer work experience in
international economics, international political economy, or economic
development. Teaching duties will involve all undergraduate levels,
typically on interdisciplinary teams; specific emphases will rotate year by
year, and will include introductory and advanced political economy and
broadly interdivisional programs. Background should therefore include
breadth in economics as well as depth, as well as knowledge of related
social sciences, such as sociology, anthropology, or history. A Ph.D. or
equivalent is strongly preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply, send curriculum vitae, letter of application that highlights
qualifications for the position, 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy
and practice, 1-2 page statement of multicultural experience/expertise,
example of scholarly or artistic work, evaluations by students, and 2-3
current letters of reference. In most cases, only files containing all of
these elements will go forward to the screening committees, unless an
alternative arrangement has been made. Finalists may be asked to submit
additional materials. Address application and inquiries to Faculty Hiring
Coordinator, The Evergreen State College, L-2211, Olympia, WA 98505, call
(360) 866-6000, ext. 6861 (voice) or TDD line at (360) 866-6834, or email
blodgetd@elwha.evergreen.edu.
Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 1997 and continue
until finalists are selected. The College reserves the right to extend
searches or not offer positions advertised. All position offers are
contingent on funding. Persons with disabilities can receive accommodations
in the hiring process by calling the Hiring Coordinator.
Committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, TESC is working to
build a diverse, broadly-trained faculty and particularly encourages
applications from candidates whose race, national origin, sex, age,
religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or physical
disability will contribute to our diversity.