JOE - June 2011

 
University of Otago
Department of Economics
Associate Professor in Economics/Econometrics
 
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate Professor in Economics/Econometrics
Section: International:Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
JEL Classifications:
00 -- Default: Any Field
C1 -- Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
Deadline Date: 06/2011

JOE ID Number: 201106_395494

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Full Text of JOE Listing:
An opportunity exists for a position in the Department of Economics at the Associate Professor level. The successful applicant can have research interests in any field of economics, but needs to have extensive experience of using econometrics in their research. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the teaching of a first-year Business Statistics course, as well as teaching higher-level courses in their area of research expertise.

The University of Otago is New Zealand's leading research university. In the most recent national research evaluation exercise - equivalent to the British RAE and the Australian ERA - Otago was ranked first in Economics and first overall. The Department offers an undergraduate major programme in Economics and contains a lively group of postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students. A departmental travel fund finances attendance at international conferences, and helps Otago economists to remain connected to the international academic community. Further information about the undergraduate and graduate programmes offered and areas of research interest in the Department can be obtained from www.business.otago.ac.nz/econ/

The primary criteria for appointment will be a demonstrated track record of excellence in research and evidence of high quality, research-informed teaching and postgraduate supervision. The successful applicant will have a PhD in economics or econometrics, and a convincing record of high quality peer reviewed publications. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to research leadership. In addition to teaching in a specialist area, the successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the teaching of a first-year Business Statistics course.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Stephen Knowles, Head of Department, Department of Economics, Tel +64 3 479 8350, Fax +64 3 479 8174, Email stephen.knowles@otago.ac.nz
Application Instructions:

Applications quoting Reference Number 1100242 will close on Thursday 30 June 2011.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To see a full job description and to apply online go to:

www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

Online Application URL: http://www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

Email for Applications: your.career@otago.ac.nz
Informational URL: http://www.otago.ac.nz/jobs
For more information, phone: +64 3 479 8350

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