Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Position in Applied Econometrics

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The candidate should be interested in and capable of teaching courses in Applied Econometrics at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels. We especially welcome applicants whose research analyzes big data and/or uses machine learning methods, and research topics addressing climate change or other global concerns.  

Requirements:

Excellence in teaching is required.  For tenured applicants, past experience in securing grants and external funding is highly valued.  Appointment as an assistant professor requires completion of the Ph.D. prior to August 15, 2024.

Additional Information:

As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here .

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Research statement
• Completed research paper(s); up to 3, minimum of one required
• Teaching statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
• Contact information for three references/letters of recommendation 
• One page diversity statement describing how, through their research, teaching, and/or service, they may help advance Clark's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Complete applications received on or before November 30, 2023, will be assured full consideration; applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the search is closed.  Initial interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom in early January.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance.