Job Openings for Economists, September 2007 US: Other Academic (Temporary, Adjunct, Visiting, Part-Time) UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Albany, NY . C1 Econometric and Statistical Methods . The Department of Economics seeks a visiting assistant professor for the spring 2008 semester to teach a Ph.D. level time series econometrics course and an M.A. level course on forecasting, and to interact with students and faculty with common research interests. Candidates should have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. The salary will be $38,000-$40,000 depending on qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, vitae and sample of recent research, and have two reference letters sent to Visitor Search, BA 110, SUNY, Albany, NY 12222 USA. Review of applications will begin September 20 and will continue until the position is filled. The University at Albany is an equal opportunity-affirmative action, Immigration Reform and Control Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act employer. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally diverse population. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY, Berkeley, CA . Q0 Natural Resource Economics . The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the 2008-2009 S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy. The S.V. Ciriacy- Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year to support advanced research at the University of California, Berkeley. For the purposes of this fellowship, natural resources are defined broadly to include environmental resources. The fellowship encourages, but is not limited to, policy-oriented research. Applications are open to scholars from any social science discipline, and related professional fields such as law and planning, who will make significant contributions to research on natural resource economics broadly defined. Preference will be given to proposals whose orientation is broadly institutional and/or historical, and which are conceptually and theoretically innovative. Proposals with a primarily statistical or econometric purpose are not eligible for consideration. For more information, please visit: http://research.chance.berkeley.edu/ciriacy/ UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Berkeley & San Francisco, CA . I1 Health Economics . Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2010) û RWJ Scholars in Health Policy Research Program--The Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, a national program sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will provide exceptionally talented social scientists with a unique, two-year research and training fellowship in health and health policy research. Up to four scholars will be selected to work with distinguished faculty from the University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco, commencing in August 2008. To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology received after January 1, 2003 but not later than July 15, 2008. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories or permanent residents at the time of application. Scholars will receive annual stipend support of $83,000 for the first year and $86,000 for the second year, as well as research support. There are no teaching or administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked extensively in the areas of health or health policy research. Information on the Program and application materials can be found at http://www.healthpolicyscholars.org. For questions, contact the National Program Office at rwjf@bu.edu or 617-353-9220. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 22, 2007 (ET). We are committed to a program that embraces racial, ethnic, and gender diversity, and we encourage applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented in the three disciplines of interest. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, Hanover, NH . F0 International Economics . Dartmouth invites applications for a visiting position in Economics for Winter quarter 2008. Candidates will be expected to teach two sections of the undergraduate course, "International Finance and Open Economy Macro" beginning January 7 and ending March 13, 2008. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in economics, but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be committed to high quality teaching. Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit curriculum vitae, evidence of successful undergraduate teaching and three letters of recommendation to: Karen Pelletier (IFM Search), Department of Economics, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755-3514. An equal opportunity employer. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Arlington, VA . K0 Law & Economics . The School of Law at George Mason University invites applications for the Robert A. Levy Fellowship in Law and Liberty. This generous fellowship program, which includes an annual stipend of roughly $22,000 per year, plus a tuition waiver, is available to PhD and ABD economists, financial economists, and political economists who wish to pursue a JD at George Mason. Qualified applicants will be evaluated for their promise as Law and Economics scholars capable of making a significant contribution to understanding the institutions of a free society. We are pleased in recent years to have placed fellows in highly ranked institutions. Two or more fellowships will be awarded for the 2008/09 academic year. Applicants should arrange to take the LSAT no later than February 2008. George Mason University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action institution. CONTACT: D. Bruce Johnsen, Director, Levy Fellowship Program in Law and Liberty, 703-993-8066, djohnsen@gmu.edu, or visit www.law.gmu.edu/admission/levy.html. HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA . I1 Health Economics . Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2010) û RWJ Scholars in Health Policy Research Program--The Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, a national program sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will provide exceptionally talented social scientists with a unique, two-year research and training fellowship in health and health policy research. Up to four scholars will be selected to work with distinguished faculty from Harvard University, commencing in August 2008. To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology received after January 1, 2003 but not later than July 15, 2008. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories or permanent residents at the time of application. Scholars will receive annual stipend support of $83,000 for the first year and $86,000 for the second year, as well as research support. There are no teaching or administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked extensively in the areas of health or health policy research. Information on the Program and application materials can be found at http://www.healthpolicyscholars.org. For questions, contact the National Program Office at rwjf@bu.edu or 617-353-9220. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 22, 2007 (ET). We are committed to a program that embraces racial, ethnic, and gender diversity, and we encourage applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented in the three disciplines of interest. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-ANN ARBOR, Ann Arbor, MI . I1 Health Economics . Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2010) û RWJ Scholars in Health Policy Research Program--The Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, a national program sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will provide exceptionally talented social scientists with a unique, two-year research and training fellowship in health and health policy research. Up to four scholars will be selected to work with distinguished faculty from The University of Michigan, commencing in August 2008. To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology received after January 1, 2003 but not later than July 15, 2008. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories or permanent residents at the time of application. Scholars will receive annual stipend support of $83,000 for the first year and $86,000 for the second year, as well as research support. There are no teaching or administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked extensively in the areas of health or health policy research. Information on the Program and application materials can be found at http://www.healthpolicyscholars.org. For questions, contact the National Program Office at rwjf@bu.edu or 617-353-9220. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 22, 2007 (ET). We are committed to a program that embraces racial, ethnic, and gender diversity, and we encourage applications from candidates who come from groups that historically have been underrepresented in the three disciplines of interest. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY . R0 Urban Economics C0 Mathematical & Quantitative Methods . The Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University invites applications for a post- doctoral research position. The Furman Center, a joint project of NYUÆs School of Law and its Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, is the leading academic research center in New York City devoted to the public policy aspects of land use, real estate development and housing. Research FellowsÆ time are shared equally between independent research on topics of their choice and Furman Center projects, conducted jointly with faculty members, graduate students and staff. Recent projects have addressed such topics as mortgage foreclosure, inclusionary zoning, the value of community gardens, and the effect of business improvement districts on property values. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, or other quantitative social science discipline; experience working with large data sets; strong econometrics skills; strong oral and written communications skills; the ability to work as part of a team and to meet deadlines. Interest in housing, real estate or local public finance and knowledge of GIS are pluses, but not absolutely necessary. The salary will be competitive. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of 3 references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Fellowships generally last one or two years and may begin as early as Spring 2008. New York University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CONTACT: Application materials and questions should be sent to furmancenter@nyu.edu. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL, Chapel Hill, NC . A1 General Economics . The UNC Department of Economics seeks applicants for two lecturer positions non-tenure track to be effective July 1, 2008, as five-year term appointments. Candidates must be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Each position is responsible for teaching 6 economics courses per year. The successful candidate must hold an MA, MS or Ph.D. in economics. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. We will accept applications through December 7, 2007. We are committed to increasing diversity and encourage applications from women and minority scholars. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer. Contact: Lecturer Search Committee Chair, Department of Economics, CB#3305, 107D Gardner Hall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3305. Information about the Department is available at http://www.unc.edu/depts/econ. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, NJ . F0 Globalization & Governance . Princeton Fellos in Globalization and Governance Program û 2008-2009--The Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance (NCGG) at Princeton UniversityÆs Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, directed by Helen Milner, announces the Globalization and Governance Fellowship program. NCGG will award one-year research positions to eligible, talented scholars. These awards are designed to promote basic research in the broad areas of international and comparative political economy, international organization and global governance, and globalization. Research on the causes and consequences of globalization, the political economy of foreign trade, monetary and regulatory policies, the sources of international cooperation at the global and regional level, the domestic and international politics of economic development, the political economy of human security issues, the evolution and impact of international institutions, and the politics of international law and human rights policies is of relevance. The center invites candidates with a background in political science, economics, modern history, sociology, anthropology, law, business, and other disciplines bearing on the study of globalization to apply. Preference will be given to recent recipients of a doctoral degree. Those willing and able to teach a seminar or section at Princeton University during the term of their appointment are also encouraged to apply. Teaching assignments will be contingent upon Woodrow Wilson School requirements and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. Application Deadline û December 15, 2007. Application Process û Please apply online at: http://www.princeton.edu/~pcglobal/fellowsprogram.html . Applicants will be required to provide the following: Cover letter explaining the candidateÆs scholarly career, prospective or actual doctoral defense date, and academic interests; current C.V. including publications; 2000-word description of the proposed research project, including its specific objectives, importance, and research design; one or two writing samples (limit of 100 pages); three letters of recommendation. Applicants will submit names of three letter writers. Candidates who hold positions at academic institutions will also be required to submit: Statement indicating if a sabbatical leave is available; home institution policy with regard to sabbatical pay; history of ôsabbatical leavesö over the past seven years; a confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 1, 2007- July 1, 2008). Salary - Rank and salary will be contingent on qualifications. NCGG Fellows not on leave from other positions will be eligible for employee benefits; others will be eligible for health insurance only. For more information about the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance fellowship program, please contact Nancy Barthelemy, Assistant Director at nbarthel@princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For additional information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. Candidates may choose to complete the ôInvitation to Self-Identifyö form at http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/forms/PSoftSelfID.pdf. Providing the self-identification information is completely voluntary and declining to submit the information will not adversely affect your candidacy. RHODES COLLEGE, Memphis, TN . AF Any Field . The Department of Economics and Business seeks applications for a one semester position as Instructor in Economics for the Spring of 2008 (January 9 through May 10). Teaching responsibilities consist of four classes: 3 sections of Principles of Macroeconomics and one section of Principles of Microeconomics. A Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered. Previous teaching experience is required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation. CONTACT: Deborah N. Pittman, Chair of the Department of Economics and Business, Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112 (pittman@rhodes.edu). Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nationÆs 18th largest metropolitan area. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.