Dear SHOE-listers, I recently gave a talk at Kenyon College and had an excellent visit with both faculty and students. My host sent me this announcement about a post-doc position that may be of interest to some on the list. Bruce **** Again this year, Kenyon College's Center for the Study of American Democracy has an opening for a post-doctoral fellow working on political economy topics, especially focused on the nexus of market and society. I include the position description below. I hope you can share this position description with students and former students for whom this would be a good opportunity. Kenyon is a nationally prominent, very selective liberal arts college located in the picturesque village of Gambier, Ohio. We are reviewing applications as they arrive; the position is open until filled, but we hope to conduct the majority of the search and interviewing process in February and March. Anyone interested in the position can learn more and apply at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/695/cw/en-us/job/493059/postdoctoral-fellowship-with-the-center-for-the-study-of-american-democracy<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://careers.pageuppeople.com/695/cw/en-us/job/493059/postdoctoral-fellowship-with-the-center-for-the-study-of-american-democracy__;!!OToaGQ!qHzrTM9L04YKcsoD7MEa4k78JWoYRa5kCbLMe8f4cKVGrViH2ajLFgzBJ5dpkNruVkkNgUp2XiOh9z3cMiyHSHpg$>. Many thanks for sharing this with students interested in post-doc opportunities. Sincerely, Joseph L. Klesner Professor of Political Science Director, Center for the Study of American Democracy Kenyon College Gambier, OH 43022 USA 1.740.427.5311 ============================================================ The Center for the Study of American Democracy invites applications for a one-year residential postdoctoral fellowship, with a possible second-year extension, for the academic year 2024-25, with a start date of August 2024. This fellowship will explore the nexus between the market and society. Candidates will be jointly appointed with an appropriate affiliate department of the center, such as economics, history, political science, philosophy or sociology. To be considered for the position, candidates must demonstrate a strong research interest in the role that free markets play in economic and political development. We encourage applications from candidates holding Ph.D.'s in economic history, economic sociology, new institutional economics, political economy, public policy, or similar fields. During the two years, fellows will advance their research agendas and teach one course per semester in an affiliate department of the Center, such as economics, history, political science, philosophy or sociology. Fellows will also assist with the activities of the Center, including participating in a research seminar, bringing speakers to campus, and organizing the Center's biennial conference. Fellows are required to live in the local community and are expected to participate in the cultural life of Kenyon College by regularly attending readings, lectures, presentations, and other campus activities. The Center for the Study of American Democracy will provide a competitive salary plus health benefits. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://careers.kenyon.edu__;!!OToaGQ!qHzrTM9L04YKcsoD7MEa4k78JWoYRa5kCbLMe8f4cKVGrViH2ajLFgzBJ5dpkNruVkkNgUp2XiOh9z3cMqWwNpcj$>. A complete application will be composed of 1) a one-page cover letter; 2) an 8-10 page writing sample; 3) a one-page course proposal for an undergraduate course in their area of expertise; 4) a Curriculum Vitae; 5) an unofficial transcript; and 6) two (2) letters of recommendation, one of which must directly address the applicant's teaching ability. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website. Completed applications received by February 25, 2024 will be guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Bruce Caldwell Research Professor of Economics Director, Center for the History of Political Economy "To discover a reference has often taken hours of labour, to fail to discover one has often taken days." 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