Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Economics - 315700
Posting Open Date 03/12/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0004997
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024

Position Information


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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Department of Economics is to provide excellent education, research, and service in the field in a public university setting of undergraduate and graduate students who reflect the socioeconomic, racial, religious, and other diverse characteristics across our state, as well as across our nation and around the world. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach economics to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied microeconomics (labor, health, education, and development) and industrial organization; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas to be published in professional journals; 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the department and the economics profession as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.
Position Summary
The Economics Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications in any area of economics for a tenure-track position at the assistant-professor level, with appointment beginning July 1, 2024. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for high-quality research and teaching. Duties will include research, undergraduate/graduate teaching, mentoring, and service. We will consider applicants completing their graduate degree as well as those with experience in academic and other research settings. To be hired in at the Assistant Professor position, a completed Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by 1 July 2024. An initial appointment of Instructor is applied to a successful candidate who expects to complete the Ph.D. by 1 July 2025. Information about the Economics Department is available at http://econ.unc.edu.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Economics or related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276423

Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Erin Pelletier, Business Officer
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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