Missouri State University

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C9 Design of Experiments
E03 Behavioral Macroeconomics
D03 Behavioral Microeconomics

The Economics Department at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to start in August 2016. An earned PhD or ABD in Economics is required. Candidates must have demonstrated evidence of research in the field of Behavioral Economics, as well as a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

The Department offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in economics and offers courses for a number of graduate programs on campus. The teaching load is nine hours per semester and will include courses in behavioral economics, principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, and other upper-division courses. Duties will also include committee work and advising, mentoring and recruiting majors and minors for the economics department. Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students is required.

Apply online at http://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/21933. The following documents must be uploaded to the online application: a cover letter, a current CV, summaries of teaching evaluations, a copy of the most recent graduate transcript, and names and contact information for three references. The professional references that are listed on your online application will receive a link to submit a confidential letter of recommendation.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all required materials NO LATER THAN October 31, 2015.

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability Employer and Institution. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, persons from underrepresented ethnic and racial groups, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

For more information, contact Dr. David Mitchell (davidmitchell@missouristate.edu), Search Chair.