The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University seeks an experienced teacher/scholar for a position in economy and culture. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, business, history, geography, sociology, anthropology or a related field; they should have a demonstrated interest in some combination of the following: economics and culture; business and society; history of economic thought; great books in political economy; politics, law and the economy; environmental economics and policy; sustainability and socially responsible business; business ethics; business and literature; non-profits and the independent sector. Applicants should be prepared to create interdisciplinary courses and to advise students with concentrations in various combinations of those interests. We seek someone who is committed to alternative forms of learning and teaching and whose academic practice and research cross the boundaries of disciplines and cultures. An ideal candidate possesses a love of teaching, a commitment to non-traditional education, and a dedication to individual mentoring of students.
Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising at the university level; a solid record of research and writing in one or more of the named fields of inquiry. This position is at the Assistant Professor level, tenure-track, with a starting date of September 1, 2004. Gallatin offers the B.A. and M.A. in Individualized Study: student-designed concentrations, intensive advisement and mentoring, experiential learning and student-centered teaching. Our courses link debates from the great books tradition with current scholarship, contemporary issues, alternative canons and the broad spectrum of arts practice. The Gallatin School is strongly committed to building a diverse community among our faculty, staff and students.
Please send letter of application and curriculum vitae only, no later than February 15, 2004, to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, New York University, 715 Broadway, New York, NY 10003.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.