
Assistant Professor of Economics
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The Department of Economics seeks an assistant professor for a tenure-track faculty position and welcomes scholars from any field of economics. The successful candidate will conduct and publish independent research, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and mentor graduate students. The role also includes developing department programs, serving on committees, and participating in departmental and university academic affairs and professional service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Faculty Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor Job Summary: The highly ranked Department of Economics is seeking excellent candidates for a tenure-track faculty position. We welcome applications from scholars in any field of economics. Fields currently represented in the Department include, but are not limited to, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, Mathematical and Quantitative Economics (including Econometrics), International Economics, Public Economics, Labor Economics, Economic Development, and Industrial Organization. The successful candidate will conduct and publish independent scholarly research in nationally and internationally recognized outlets through a research agenda that contributes to the analysis of market-based solutions to societal challenges, as described under Qualifications. The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to excellence among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service; which includes making significant contributions to the department's teaching mission through course development and delivery to undergraduate and graduate students in one or more fields of economics specialization. The general teaching load is 2 courses per year, 1 in one semester and 1 in the other. In keeping with the college's educational mission that prioritizes and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring, successful applicants will supervise and mentor graduate students, including thesis and dissertation research; contribute to the development of Department programs and serve on departmental committees; and participate in the academic and administrative affairs of the Department and in university, professional, national, and international service as appropriate to rank. The successful candidate will engage in the intellectual life of the Department through scholarly... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/AB996279AC694CF5
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