University of Massachusetts/Boston

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

University of Massachusetts Boston

The Department of Economics at UMass Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and a tenure-track or tenured Associate Professor, to begin September 1, 2015.

These positions will support our growing cohorts of undergraduate majors as well as the department's M.A. in Applied Economics. We are interested in candidates who include an international comparative approach, heterodox political economy, feminist approaches, applied policy analysis, and/or innovative methodologies in their research. Additionally, the applicant is expected to demonstrate an ability to secure external funding.

Candidates should have a successful teaching record and the capacity to contribute to undergraduate general education, the economics major, and graduate instruction. Evidence of successful teaching with diverse students, including international students, is highly desirable. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by no later than August 31, 2015. Evidence of progress towards an excellent scholarly record is necessary.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of written work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and email addresses of three references to:

http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=53800

Please include in your letter of application an explanation of how your work would complement the heterodox nature of the department.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the ASSA meetings in Boston.

UMass Boston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.

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