JOE - November 2012

Subject to final budgetary authorization, the University of California, Irvine, seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Economics affiliated with UCI's Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program. The starting date is July 1, 2013. We seek well-qualified candidates at the Assistant Professor level whose research examines the policy process and/or particular policy areas. Candidates from a variety of different fields within economics would be suitable as long as their research has a policy focus. Along with teaching in the economics department, the successful candidate will be able to teach at least one of several courses in the MPP program: statistical methods; microeconomics and public policy; or the economics of government. Successful candidates must also demonstrate substantial promise for a scholarly career. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

While applications will be considered until the position is filled, they must be submitted by December 1, 2012 to ensure consideration for an interview at the January ASSA meetings.

The University of California, Irvine, is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities. UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity.

Applications must be uploaded electronically and should include curriculum vitae, writing samples, three letters of reference, and a cover letter describing the candidate's research, teaching, and professional background to http://www.socsci.uci.edu/ss_facultystaff/fac_employment. If the online application is not accessible, contact: Recruiting Committee - MPP, Department of Economics, University of California, Irvine, 3151 Social Science Plaza, Irvine, CA 92697-5100.