Assistant Professor of Economics <!---->

North Dakota State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Fargo, NORTH DAKOTA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Description & Details:  Tenure track, 80% teaching, 20% research, academic year appointment.

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be expected to develop leadership in the department's teaching and research programs in macroeconomics. Teaching responsibilities will include intermediate macroeconomics, and doctoral level macroeconomic theory and econometrics. The teaching load will include four to five courses per year depending upon the department's needs and the candidate's research and teaching interests. The successful candidate will be required to establish a high-quality research program. Faculty evaluations in the department are based on effective teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; successful publication in leading disciplinary journals; active participation in professional activities; satisfactory service to the department, university, state, and profession; and successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active research program.

Work Schedule:

Advertised Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • an earned Ph.D. in economics by August 15, 2022;
  • demonstrated research expertise in macroeconomics and econometrics;
  • ability to publish high-impact research in quality academic journals;
  • ability to teach Ph.D. courses in macroeconomics and econometrics;
  • evidence of teaching effectiveness;
  • effective oral and written communication skills.

    • Preferred Qualifications:  

  •  a research agenda and teaching interests in at least two of the following: time series econometrics, monetary economics, international finance, financial economics, fiscal policy, or labor economics;
  •  record of high-quality publications in macroeconomics, econometrics, international finance, or financial economics;
  •  ability to obtain extramural support for research activities.

    • Applicant Materials Required:  Applicants must submit 1) a letter of application with a statement of qualifications and interests, 2) a complete curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three professional references, 3) a job market paper, 4) all graduate school transcripts, 5) copies of teaching evaluations, if available, and 6) up to three additional research papers to https://jobs.ndsu.edu/. All documents must be submitted in pdf format and electronic submission of application is required. Letters of reference will be requested from short-listed candidates after the initial screening of applications. Questions may be directed to Dr. Siew Lim, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

    Screening will begin 10/15/21

    Benefits:

    NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.


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