Job Openings for Economists, June 2007 US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE, Huntsville, AL . AF Any Field . Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics and Director of the Center of Economic Education--The Department of Economics and Information Systems is seeking an intellectually curious economist to join our faculty. While this is a non-tenure track appointment we plan to build a long-term relationship with the successful candidate. Appointment starts in the fall term of 2008. UAH offers the best of both worlds: an intellectually active and well-published faculty and bright, motivated students to teach (our in-coming freshmen have the highest ACT scores in the state). We offer an extremely collegial faculty who regularly publish and socialize together. Cross disciplinary research is common, as intellectual curiosity knows no bounds. Our need in the classroom is for principles of economics, intermediate macro economics, and we will accommodate the wishes of a candidate who has a particular interest in teaching in another field. The College also offers MasterÆs degrees in business, accounting, and information technology. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will assume a leadership role in the establishment of a Center of Economic Education. This Center will be established under the auspices of the Alabama Council on Economic Education (ACEE). Its objective is to raise the quality of economic education in the K-12 school years. Thus, the Center Director will be interacting with K-12 teachers, giving them tools and ideas to improve their economic education. The UAH campus is adjacent to the Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the nation. We are physically close to and have many institutional connections with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal, both centers of cutting edge science and engineering research. Huntsville boasts one of the highest concentrations of Ph.D.s in the country which allows us to offer nationally-recognized public schools and cultural activities not typically found in a metropolis of 250,000 people. UAH is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Institution. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Interested and interesting candidates should contact Allen Wilhite, Chair, Department of Economics and Information Systems, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899; wilhitea@uah.edu . Please include a vita and at least three references with your letter of application. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Boone, NC . ZZ Director of the Research Institute for Environment, Energy, & Economics . Appalachian State University invites applications and nominations for the Founding Director of the Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics, with a starting date as early as 1 January 2008. The Founding Director will report to the Provost and work with various constituencies in all colleges and schools at Appalachian. Qualifications for this position include: Significant academic and research credentials in one or more of the instituteÆs core areas or in a closely related discipline; senior-level administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting or research center or institute; success in managing research by multidisciplinary teams in the relevant areas; significant track record of external funding from state, federal and private sources for research in environment, energy, and/or economics; success in assisting others to secure funding for multidisciplinary research; effective interaction with public, political, and academic audiences. Appalachian faculty have built a reputation for solid basic and applied research, education, and public programming in environment, energy, and economics. In addition, Appalachian offers related graduate programs in biology, physics, public administration, and technology, and undergraduate programs in chemistry, economics, geology, sustainable development, appropriate technology, and building science. The University is committed to strengthening these areas of excellence by developing the Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics to encourage and coordinate basic and applied research, emphasize the UniversityÆs commitment to energy and environmental studies, and facilitate educational and community outreach programs. With a formal focus on environment, energy, and economics, the Institute will connect faculty and students whose interests lie at the intersections between and among these areas. Appalachian State University (www.appstate.edu) is a member of the University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian has approximately 15,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs at the Boone campus and several distance education sites. Information about the proposed institute is available at www.web.appstate.edu/research/. Applicants must send a letter of application, a current c.v., and contact information of five references. Completed applications in pdf or paper should be sent to resdirector@appstate.edu with ôInstitute Director Searchö in the subject line, or to ôInstitute Director Search, Appalachian State University, Cratis D. Williams Graduate School, Box 32068, Boone, NC 28608.ö Application review begins on 2 July 2007, continuing until the position is filled. Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara, CA . A1 General Economics C1 General Econometric & Statistical Methods C5 General Econometric Modeling R0 General Urban, Rural & Regional Economics R1 General Regional Economics R3 Nonagricultural & Nonresidential Real Estate Markets R2 Housing Demand . Real Estate Economist and Economic Impact Analyst , UCSB Economic Forecast Project--The economist maintains currency in research and trends, performs data analysis, writes reports and sections of publications, consults, makes public presentations, negotiates with clients. Also assists with other economic analysis, modeling, and consulting as needed and time permits. Minimum Qualifications: PhD, ABD (all but done, with dissertation to be completed within one year) accepted. Speaking ability to make public presentations. Note: Contract position. Fingerprinting Required, CA driverÆs license required. Salary: commensurate with experience. For primary consideration apply by 6/9/07, thereafter open until filled. UCSB is an enthusiastic participant in affirmative action and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from those who embrace our commitment to excellence in teaching, public research, and community service. For complete job information and to apply, please visit http://Jobs.UCSB.edu reference job #20070241 Questions? Call 805- 893-3166 . CITY COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, New York, NY . H0 Public Finance C1 Econometrics E0 Macroeconomics & Monetary Economics L0 Industrial Organization R0 Urban Economics G0 Finance . Tenure track openings at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level (2 positions in Economics (# FY û 13323). Compensation: Commensurate with experience and credentials, $38,001 - $66,292 (Assistant Professor), $49,521 - $79,220 (Associate Professor), $61,468 - $95,197 (Professor). The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics, Finance or Management. We are specifically interested in candidates with expertise in: Public Finance, Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Industrial Organization, and Urban Economics. We are also interested in candidates with expertise in Finance (Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Accounting) and Management (Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources and Entrepreneurship). For this position, strong candidates in other fields of Economics will also be considered. For all professorial positions, Ph.D. is required. For associate and full professorial positions, Ph.D. in Economics, Finance or Management, and evidence of scholarly achievements is essential. The positions also require both the interest and skills for effective teaching and interaction with students of multi-ethnic backgrounds in an urban commuter setting. Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrable ability to participate in on-going research activities and who are prepared to initiate new multidisciplinary collaborations. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the expansion of the research program in departmental/college committees and activities. The City College of New York has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of individuals, including women and under-represented groups. Upon request, reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities. All candidates must provide documentation to prove employment eligibility in compliance with IRCA. Closing Date: Open until filled with review of applications to begin immediately TO APPLY: By regular mail or e-mail, please send a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Joseph Berechman, Chairman, Department of Economics, NAC 5/144, The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 (e-mail: jberechman@ccny.cuny.edu). An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. FRIENDS UNIVERSITY, Wichita, KS . AF Any Field . Friends University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Economics beginning August 2007. Primary responsibilities include advising and teaching undergraduates. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate in the field, must demonstrate passion and effectiveness in teaching, and a strong commitment to student interaction. For more information, please visit our website at www.friends.edu. Ranked as a comprehensive, Masters I university, Friends University is a progressive, private university with some 2,900 traditional and non-traditional students in three colleges. Founded in 1898 the university is located in the heart of Wichita, a growing metropolitan area with excellent schools and a wide variety of cultural and artistic activities. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter with vitae, teaching philosophy, and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Dr. John Yoder, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Friends University, 2100 W University St, Wichita, KS 67213; email: academics@friends.edu; or fax: (316) 295-5665; EOE. Friends University exists to provide a high quality undergraduate and graduate education that incorporates liberal arts instruction and professional studies within the context of the Christian faith. HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, Boston, MA . I1 Health Economics . The Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, is seeking a Professor of Health Care Policy. The individual must meet the criteria for a tenured position at Harvard Medical School and should have a Ph.D. or an M.D. with an advanced degree in any of the social sciences. We are particularly interested in those with degrees in medical sociology, political science, social psychology or organizational behavior. The candidate should have had experience in working in empirically driven areas of study. Interested individuals should send a letter expressing interest in the position, a current CV, three recent articles considered relevant to this position, and the names/contact information for three references to: Barbara J. McNeil, M.D., Chairperson, ad hoc Search Committee, Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School, 180 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Please send them by June 15, 2007. HMS is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, IA . AF Any Field . Applications are invited for tenure and non-tenure track faculty positions beginning August, 2008; ranks open. We are interested in candidates in all areas. Senior candidates must have outstanding records of scholarly achievement; junior candidates must demonstrate potential for such achievement. Visitor and Lectureship applications are also being considered. In addition to a strong research orientation, candidates must be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching with a demonstrated evidence of a commitment to diversity in the educational community. For tenure-track positions, Ph.D. is preferred, but qualified candidates completing their dissertations are acceptable. For lecturer positions, qualified applicants will be considered. Salaries are competitive. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, samples of research, and three letters of recommendation. We plan to begin reviewing applicants immediately. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Contact: Recruiting Committee Chair, University of Iowa, Department of Economics, Henry B. Tippie College of Business, 108 John Pappajohn Business Building, Iowa City, IA 52242-1994. PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN . F1 Trade Q1 Agricultural Economics Q0 Environmental Economics C0 Mathematical & Quantitative Methods . Research Economist/Database CoordinatorùThe Cent4er for Global Trade Analysis produces a global database comprising detailed trade and country data for over 100 countries, which is used extensively in analyzing global trade and environmental issues. The successful applicant would manage the releases of the GTAP Data Base; undertake research on global trade or environmental issues; and assist with teaching at short courses. Management of the database involves overseeing the data base construction programs and documentation; improving aspects of the Database; prioritizing and assigning tasks; supervising graduate students; and working with external contributors (including the USDA, World Bank and CEPII). The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural or applied economics and have at least one year of research experience (or Masters plus 3 years) dealing with trade related issues, datasets and constrained optimization. More experience preferred. A proven track record of publications/documentation is also required. Experience with GEMPACK or GAMs is preferred. Interested applicants should contact Kavitha Muthuraman, Program Manager, Center for Global Trade Analysis. Email: kavitha@purdue.edu; phone: 765-494-4267. For more information on the center and GTAP, please visit ww.gtap.org. Purdue University is an equal access-equal opportunity-affirmation action employer. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO . AF Any Field . The Department of Economics seeks to fill a non-tenure track position at the rank of senior lecturer with 100% teaching responsibilities over the next two years, starting as early as August 2007. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics with at least 3 years excellent teaching experience, and are expected to lecture a spectrum of undergraduate courses. The contract is renewable, the benefit package is very competitive. Salaries and terms are negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications. To apply, submit a cover letter indicating interest and a current CV. Considerable of applicants will continue until the positions are filled. Washington University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing faculty diversity. We welcome applications from women and members of minority groups. CONTACT: Senior Lecturer Search Committee, Department of Economics, Washington University, Campus Box 1208, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899. . AF Any Field . The Department of Economics is continuing a major recruiting effort to hire as many as 6 new faculty members over the next few years at all ranks. All fields will be considered, but we have a preference for candidates with specialty in empirical microeconomics. We seek applications and nominations for senior positions. Senior candidates must have an active research agenda, outstanding publication record, and a commitment to excellent teaching. To apply, submit a cover letter indicating interest and a current CV. Consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled. More information about our recruiting plan is available at http://economics.wustl.edu. Washington University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing faculty diversity. We welcome applications from women and members of minority groups. CONTACT: Senior Faculty Search Committee, Department of Economics, Washington University, Campus Box 1208, 1 Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899. WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, Rock Hill, SC . E0 Macroeconomics & Money & Banking . Winthrop University, founded in 1886, is a selective, national caliber, learning community committed to being a model of excellence in public higher education. WinthropÆs mission is to offer challenging undergraduate and graduate programs to a high achieving, culturally diverse, socially responsible student body of nearly 7,000. A total of 36 undergraduate and 25 graduate degree programs are available in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the Richard W. Riley College of Education, and the College of Visual & Performing Arts. Each academic program that can be nationally accredited has earned that distinction. WinthropÆs 100-acre main campus, complemented by a 325-acre sports and recreational area, provides a setting of exceptional beauty in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a thriving community 20 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. The AACSB International accredited College of Business Administration seeks application for an assistant or associate tenure-track position (or a one year visiting instructor or assistant, based on qualifications) starting August 2007. Fields are open but the ability to teach macroeconomics and money and banking, or an interest in regional economic development, is desirable. Ph.D. or ABD near completion, in economics is required. Responsibilities will include teaching economics courses for undergraduate economics majors, undergraduate and graduate business students, and as part of the University general education program. Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness as a teacher in undergraduate and graduate courses and possess an acceptable record of research. Candidate review will begin on June 4, 2007. Materials received after the deadline may be considered if a qualified candidate has not been found. The following materials should be submitted: (1) Curriculum vita; (2) names, titles, addresses, phone numbers and E-mail addresses, if available, of at least three persons who know the candidate professionally; (3) evidence of effective teaching and scholarship; (4) transcript and evidence of highest degree achieved. For more information, please see http://cba.winthrop.edu/. Individuals wishing to apply for this position should submit application materials to: Roger D. Weikle, Dean, College of Business Administration, 204 Thurmond, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733 or call 803-323-2185 or email weikler@winthrop.edu. An equal opportunity employer.