Deakin University

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The Department of Economics at Deakin University (http://www.deakin.edu.au/business/economics)is looking to further enhance its capabilities in economics research. We are looking to fill a tenure track lecturer/senior lecturer position in any applied field of economics. We are interested in applicants with a potential for publications in leading academic journals.

The Economics Department consisting of 31 staff is academically strong, with publications in top economics and field journals. Located in Melbourne, one of the most multicultural and liveable cities in the world, Deakin offers an internationally competitive compensation package and employer contributions of 17 percent to superannuation (i.e., to Australian retirement savings) and an attractive teaching load, which is normally two classes a year. The position is subject to budget approval.

Pre-campus-visit meetings will be held during the ASSA meetings in San Francisco in January 2016. Start date is flexible but July 2016 would be the target date.

The application deadline is 29 November 2015. Applicants should send a cover letter, a recent CV, their job market paper, one page research summary and arrange for three letters of recommendation. Any questions can be directed to Professor Pasquale M Sgro(sgro@deakin.edu.au) . Applications should be made online at deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin/your-opportunity and quote job reference number 150546