University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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The Department of Economics, in the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2016. The ideal candidate will have an interest in empirical microeconomics with the potential to engage in high quality research. While strong candidates from all areas of applied microeconomics will be considered, preference will be given to individuals with research interests in the fields of behavioral economics, health economics, industrial organization, labor economics, or urban economics. Candidates should have a completed doctorate in economics or a related field by the start of appointment. Interviews will be held at the 2016 ASSA meeting in San Francisco. Salary, teaching load, and other resources are competitive and consistent with other national research universities.

The Department of Economics offers an M.S. in Economics. The Department also plays a key role in the Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Major in Finance, the Ph.D. in Public Policy, and the M.S. in Mathematical Finance. The ideal candidate would provide high quality instruction in one or more of those programs depending on the candidate’s fields. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu (position #004287) and include the following items: 1) a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications for the position and indicating fields of specialization with two primary JEL classifications, 2) the applicant’s current Curriculum Vitae, and 3) a sample of the applicant’s recent research. In addition, three letters of recommendation for the applicant should be emailed to econsearch@uncc.edu. A review of applications will begin on November 16, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

Online Application URL: https://jobs.uncc.edu

Informational URL: http://belkcollege.uncc.edu/about-college/departments/economics

For more information, email Steve Billings, Chair of the Search Committee, at Stephen.Billings@uncc.edu.