Oliver T. Carr, Jr. Professorship in International Development Studies

Oliver T. Carr, Jr. Professorship in International Development Studies: The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs seeks to hire a distinguished scholar in the field of global poverty and international development policy. Supported by an endowment created by former GW Board of Trustees Chairman Oliver T. Carr, Jr., this professorship will be based in the Elliott School and linked to the school’s International Development Studies program and the Institute for International Economic Policy. The Carr Professorship will be held by a leading scholar and dedicated educator with a national and international reputation. He or she will teach undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research and engage the broader academic and policy communities. This appointment will be at the full or associate professor level, and it will begin in academic year 2014-15. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant interdisciplinary field or social science discipline; a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary approach to the study of global poverty and international development, including substantive expertise on development policy and programs. Applicants must have a strong publication record with an active research agenda; a strong teaching record as demonstrated by teaching evaluations or assessments; and substantive expertise in development policy and programs.  Applicants must also have a record of cross-disciplinary collaboration and a demonstrated commitment to engaging with the broader academic and policy communities.

Application Procedure: To be considered, applications with a brief statement of interest and current c.v. should be sent to Zachary Toal at esiafac@gwu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered. 

The George Washington University seeks to attract a diverse faculty of the highest caliber; women and people of color are particularly encouraged to apply. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.