Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics (Tenure Track)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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General Information


Position Number 004260
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics (Tenure Track)
Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
College College of Business (Col)
Department Department of Economics
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 9
Primary Purpose of Department
The Department of Economics, one of six academic departments in the Belk College of Business, has a strong core of applied quantitative and econometric researchers investigating economic, business, and social policies. Our programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels contain many courses that develop and apply these analytical skills that prepare students for the workplace and further study.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate (with tenure) Professor to begin August 12, 2024.
The Department of Economics offers an M.S. in Economics. The Department also plays a key role in the Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Major in Finance, the Ph.D. in Public Policy, and the M.S. in Mathematical Finance programs. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality instruction in one or more of those programs depending on the candidate’s fields.
Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Those applying for the associate position should provide evidence of high-quality research and teaching. Those applying to the assistant position should provide evidence of the potential for high-quality research and teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in applied microeconomics or macroeconomics with strong quantitative and econometric skills. Candidates should have a completed doctorate in economics or a related field by the start of the appointment and must meet academic qualifications as described in the Belk College Policy on Qualified Faculty Status . Those applying for the associate position with permanent tenure will go through the tenure process as outlined in the Belk College Policies and Procedures for Reappointment, Promotion, and Grant of Permanent Tenure.
The Department prefers candidates with prior experience working with a student population from a variety of different backgrounds, including various ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities, in order to support the mission and initiatives of the Department and College.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants
Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position 004260) and include the following items: 1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and indicating fields of specialization, 2) the applicant’s current Curriculum Vitae, and 3) a sample of the applicant’s recent research. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit research and teaching statements. In addition, three letters of recommendation for those applying at the Assistant Professor level should be emailed to [email protected]. Those applying at the Associate Professor level should provide the names and contact information of three references.
Applicants who wish to be considered at the Assistant Professor level should apply to both open positions in the Department of Economics (Assistant/Associate: position 004260; and Assistant: position 004254). The review of applications will begin on November 17, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. Prior to hiring, the selected candidate is subject to a criminal background check and must provide official transcripts.
Informational URL: https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/departments/economics. For more information, email: Dr. Craig Depken, chair of the search committee at [email protected].
Initial interviews will be held via Zoom in December 2023, with campus visits anticipated to start in January 2024. Salary, teaching load, and other resources are competitive and consistent with other national research universities.
Job Open Date 10/18/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 11/17/2023
Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024
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