Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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The Department of Economics at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for a tenure track position in applied economics, with particular emphasis on the economics of crime and law enforcement. The position involves significant scholarly research as well as teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in economics along with teaching of undergraduate majors in the Program in Criminal Justice. A PhD in either Economics or Public Policy is required. The search will focus on applicants with strengths in applied economics as applied to topics such as understanding criminal behavior, corruption, the impact of crime on economic development, the public finance of criminal justice policy, and the like. Rutgers is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer, with a historic commitment to diversity. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

A completed application will include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (if any), job talk paper, and up to two samples of research. All candidates must apply online at apply.interfolio.com/32170 . Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications received by December 1, 2015 will receive priority for interviews at the ASSA meeting in January 2016.