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Occidental is a highly selective and diverse liberal arts college in the city of Los Angeles. Founded in 1887, it is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast. Occidental’s interdisciplinary and multicultural focus encourages a hands-on approach to learning and includes one of the country’s best undergraduate research programs. Its 1,850 students from 45 states and 24 countries have compiled an impressive record of winning national awards. Occidental’s location ensures easy access to top research institutions including Caltech, UCLA, USC, Huntington Library, and the Getty Research Institute.

Occidental is a founding member of the Southern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. The HERC website makes possible simultaneous searches for available positions at 21 colleges, universities, and graduate institutions, as well as seven community colleges.

Economics  Adjunct Occidental College The Economics Department at Occidental College invites applications for a one-year full-time adjunct teaching position beginning in August 2011.  Experience in teaching undergraduates is a distinct asset.  Occidental College is a national liberal arts college with a broadly diverse student body and faculty.  The full-time teaching load consists of six classes spread over two semesters.  The courses are likely to include a mix of Principles of Economics and upper-division electives within the candidate's areas of teaching interest. Course descriptions are available online at: http://departments.oxy.edu/economics/coursedescriptions.html. Occidental College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  The College is committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and to supporting interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that provide a gifted and diverse group of students with an educational experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Instructions: Candidates should submit online (preferably in PDF format) a letter of interest demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence in a diverse liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and areas of teaching interest, and teaching tallies/evaluations if available.  Applicants should also ensure that three letters of reference be submitted, preferably online.  We will continue to review applications until the position is filled.        Submit online materials to: econ@oxy.edu           with the subject line: “Adjunct Position”       Mailing address: James D. Whitney, Search Committee Chair        Occidental College       Department of Economics       1600 Campus Road       Los Angeles, CA 90041 For more information, email: whitney@oxy.edu For more information, phone: 323-259-2750   *********************************** PART-TIME, ADJUNCT FACULTY  PHYSICS The Department of Physics at Occidental College is seeking to fill a part-time adjunct position for the 2011-2012 academic year.  Primary duties will include teaching two lecture sections each semester of calculus-based introductory physics for non-majors.  (The Fall 2011 semester will be Mechanics, the Spring semester E & M). Applications must include a letter describing candidate's experience and a resume, both of which should be sent to:  physics@oxy.edu with the subject line:  ADJUNCT POSITION.  At least one letter of recommendation should be sent directly to the same address. Review of applications will begin May 2, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.  Any inquiries regarding the position should be sent directly to the Department Chair, Alec Schramm, at alec@oxy.edu. *********************************** Assistant Professor  Comparative Politics The Politics Department of Occidental College seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the field of comparative politics with a focus on Latin American Politics, Latino/a Politics, and immigration politics and policy at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the fall semester of 2012. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in the politics of Latin America (including South America, Central America, and Mexico), as well as cross-regional expertise in the areas of development, human rights, social justice, immigration, and conflict resolution as well as Latino politics in the United States. The Politics Department will consider applicants who specialize in any country or area of Latin America. The ideal candidate will have academic, policy and practical experience. We hope that the successful applicant can fit into Occidental College's strong tradition of community based learning, and we assume the successful candidate will be excellent in both teaching and research. We are looking for candidates who can offer courses on general Latin American Politics, Introduction to Comparative Politics, special courses in one or more Latin American countries, Latino/a Politics in the U.S., and immigration. A Ph.D. in political science by the time of appointment is strongly preferred. Please submit a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, writing samples, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to:                 Caroline Heldman, Search Chair                  Politics Department                  Occidental College                  1600 Campus Road                  Los Angeles, CA 90041 Applications should be postmarked no later than October 28, 2011. Inquires about the position can be directed to heldman@oxy.edu. *********************************** Occidental College  is an affirmative action,  equal opportunity employer.  The College is committed to academic excellence in a diverse community and supporting interdisciplinary and multicultural academic programs that provide a gifted and diverse group of students with an educational experience that prepares them for leadership in a pluralistic world.  Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.