James Madison College of Michigan State University seeks candidates with demonstrated teaching promise for a three-year, non-tenure stream appointment in political economy, specialty in applied scholarship with an emphasis on policy, institutions, and market-state relations starting academic year 1998-99. The position requires a solid command of economic theory and strong command of scholarship on the interface between economics and allied disciplines. Candidates should have strong theoretical foundations and study applied issues with an emphasis on public policy (including positive political theories and comparative analysis). Economists, historians, political scientists, and sociologists are all urged to apply. The successful candidate will be able to participate in a trans-disciplinary academic program and able to make a teaching contribution in the College's first year gateway courses. The College would also expect the application of quantitative methods in teaching. Because this position will develop courses open to enrollment to students from all of the fields in the College and throughout the University, breadth of training and interest is a plus and an appreciation of liberal education is highly desirable. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester. The position has been funded at the level of beginning assistant professor, but others may apply. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. James Madison College is one of Michigan State University's principal programs in liberal education and its only residential college. Established in 1967 and with an enrollment limited to 1,000 students, it strives to combine the ethos of a small, residential college with the advantages of a large research university. The curriculum provides liberal education in the social sciences with a focus on public affairs. The College offers transdisciplinary majors in International Relations, Political Economy, Political Theory, and Social Relations. The College is noted for high academic standards and attention to the analytical, writing, and speaking skills of its students. Applicants should send vitae, transcripts, letters of recommendation (addressing both teaching and research promise), and at least one sample of their scholarly writing by the deadline of January 23, 1997 to: Political Economy Search Committee, James Madison College, Michigan State University, 367 S. Case Hall, East Lansing, Michigan 48825-1205.
