Please circulate to individuals who might be interested in a one-year postdoc with the potential for renewal based on funding and performance.

Arizona State University (ASU - Tempe) seeks applications for a one-year postdoctoral research scholar in Economic Thought, located in the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty (CSEL) and the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL). This position has an anticipated start of July 1, 2024

Relevant fields include History of Economic Thought; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; and Constitutional Political Economy. The person hired would also have the opportunity to be involved in research related to CSEL’s Doing Business project, examining business regulations across the life-cycle of business https://dbna.asu.edu/

Description: The ideal candidate will develop their own research, in addition to contributing to ongoing research of faculty mentor(s) within CSEL and SCETL. The postdoc may also have opportunities to teach in SCETL. Possible research topics include: history of economic thought; philosophy, politics and economics; and constitutional political economy. Strong writing skills, an ongoing independent research agenda and a record of presenting at national and international conferences are strongly desired. We anticipate that the postdoc will be an active participant in workshops, conferences and events at CSEL and SCETL. 

This is a full time (1.0), non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible, fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) position for one-year with the potential for renewal based on funding and performance.

 Salary is USD $70,000.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. by the start date of appointment. Relevant fields include History of Economic Thought; Philosophy, Politics and Economics; and Constitutional Political Economy.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Desired Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ongoing independent research agenda and a record of presenting at national and international conferences.
• The Postdoc will be expected to be an active participant in workshops, conferences and events at CSEL and SCETL.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong writing skills
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of modalities

Center for the Study of Economic Liberty. The Center for the Study of Economic Liberty pursues research that evaluates the contribution of economic liberty to human betterment. The Center’s programs help to advance the academic and public reputation of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with which it is affiliated. For more information about the Center, please see https://csel.asu.edu. 

School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership. The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership aims to create a new kind of leader, blending tradition and innovation, and exploring questions of freedom and governance. For more information about the School, please see http://scetl.asu.edu.

Application Deadline and Procedure: The application deadline is March 16, 2024; if not filled, review will continue every two weeks thereafter until search is closed.  Applications will be accepted through Interfolio, at: https://apply.interfolio.com/140231

1) curriculum vitae;

2) cover letter addressing your qualifications and accomplishments and future plans in research and teaching (addressed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ross B. Emmett);

3) contact information (including email addresses) for three references;

Informal inquiries and questions can be directed to Ross Emmett, email: [log in to unmask] .