The Department of Economics at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a department chair, with appointment to begin July 2014, at an Associate or Full Professor level (with tenure). Salary for the position will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The standard teaching load of a chair is one course per semester.

We seek a nationally visible economics scholar with a Ph.D. degree in Economics and a strong record of research productivity and a commitment to quality teaching to assume leadership and administrative responsibilities. In concert with the department faculty, the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and higher administration, the chair functions as a leader with special responsibilities in all matters of policy, including scheduling, instruction, budgeting and evaluation of faculty performance.

Initial screening will begin no later than December 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application, three names of reference, and their vita to Dean Kelly Damphousse, Search Committee Chair, C/O Department of Economics, University of Oklahoma, 308 Cate Center Drive, Rm 158 CCD1, Norman, OK 73019. Email: tkinsey@ou.edu. Informal inquiries are invited and welcome. We will be attending the AEA meetings in January 2014.

The University of Oklahoma (www.ou.edu) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should send a letter of application, three names of reference, and their vita to Dean Kelly Damphousse, Search Committee Chair, C/O Department of Economics, University of Oklahoma, 308 Cate Center Drive, Rm 158 CCD1, Norman, OK 73019.