University of South Alabama

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The University of South Alabama, Mitchell College of Business (MCOB), invites applications for a tenure-track position in economics beginning August 15, 2015. The department is seeking an ambitious scholar for the position of assistant or associate professor who is academically qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate economic courses. The ideal candidate should have strong foundations in macroeconomics and be capable of making significant contributions in this field. A commitment to excellent teaching is required. The candidate is expected to develop a teaching portfolio that includes principles of macroeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics and development economics. The rank is dependent on the candidate's qualifications. Candidates should have earned a doctorate degree in economics but ABDs will be considered.

Applications received by December 1, 2014 will receive full consideration for interviews at ASSA 2015, however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit (i) a letter of interest; (ii) curriculum vita; (iii) sample of publications (or job market paper); (iv) teaching and research statements; (iv) three letters of recommendation; (v) if available, copies of teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates can view our posting and apply through www.econjobmarket.org.

Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning from which a degree was received and three original signed letters of recommendation will be required prior to approval of an offer of employment. The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Candidates can view http://www.southalabama.edu for more information about the university or http://www.cityofmobile.org for more information about the Mobile area.