Seattle University

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The Department of Economics in the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University seeks a health economist for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor beginning September 2015. In addition to health economics, the successful candidate will teach at least one of the following courses: principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, and/or statistics; establish and maintain a strong scholarly program; and provide departmental, school, and university service.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Economics by September 1, 2015.

The Department of Economics offers the BABA with a concentration in business economics, the BA with a concentration in economics, a minor and a specialization in international economic development, and a graduate quantitative economic analysis certificate. The department also supports the Professional MBA, the Bridge MBA, the Leadership Executive MBA, the Health Leadership Executive MBA, and the MS in Finance programs. In 2013, Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranked the Albers School of Business and Economics first in the nation in macroeconomics.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2014” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Submit applications through https://jobs.seattleu.edu including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a scholarly article or work in progress, research and teaching philosophy statements, teaching evaluations, and the contact information for three references. Letters of reference will be solicited upon completion of application. Application deadline: November 7, 2014.

Although attendance is not required, members of the department will interview candidates at the 2015 AEA meetings in Boston.