University of Connecticut

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The Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in either Econometrics or Macroeconomics. UConn is ranked among the top 20 U.S. public universities. The Economics Department consists of 25 tenured and tenure-track faculty with impressive records of scholarship and publications in top disciplinary journals. A recent citation-based ranking of economics departments ranks UConn among the top 50 programs in the United States.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally and internationally competitive research program through scholarly presentations, publications and potentially extramural funding. In teaching, successful candidates will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, be innovative in meeting the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests, mentor students in research, outreach and professional development. Successful candidates will be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

Minimum Qualifications include the completion of all requirements for a Ph.D. in Economics or related field by August 2016 (equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable); demonstrated excellence in scholarly research; and the ability to teach rigorous Ph.D. level courses in either Econometrics or Macroeconomics.

Preferred qualifications include complementarities with current faculty strengths, opportunities for research collaboration, teaching experience, and the ability to contribute through research, teaching experience, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2015, and the candidate must be available for interviews at the ASSA meetings in San Francisco. New applications will be accepted and screening will continue until the position is filled. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background screening (Search # 2016102)

For information regarding the Department of Economics visit http://econ.uconn.edu/

At UConn, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.