University of Arkansas

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Categories/Specialties:
• Experimental Economics C9
• Supply Chain L91, R4
• Industrial Organization L1, L2
• Retail and e-commerce L81

Deadline: 2014-12-01

Description:
The Department of Economics in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of experimental economics beginning in Fall 2015.

The department is interested in candidates whose research focuses on supply chain operations using controlled laboratory experiments. The ideal candidate will be involved in business relevant research grounded in industrial organization and game theory supporting the Walton College’s strategic thrust in global retail supply chain management. Aligning with this goal, the Walton College operates a state of the art Behavioral Business Research Laboratory (BBRL.uark.edu) comprised of multiple computer labs, a shopper insights lab, and series of focus group rooms.

Candidates should demonstrate the potential to produce high quality academic research in leading journals and secure external research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to have a commitment to high quality teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels.

Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. in economics by August 2015. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and one research paper by December 1, 2014 to receive full consideration. Applications should be submitted electronically to http://www.aeaweb.org/joe or alternately mail application materials to Search Committee - Experimental, Department of Economics, University of Arkansas – WCOB 402, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Interviews will be conducted at the ASSA meetings in January 2015.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the University is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.