Missouri State University

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The Economics Department at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor with fields in Macroeconomics and Econometrics to start in August 2017. An earned PhD or ABD in Economics with expected completion date of August 2017 is required. Candidates must have demonstrated evidence of research in the fields of Macroeconomics and/or Econometrics, 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 macroeconomics, econometrics, 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 commitment to diversity in the educational community is required.

Apply online at http://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/28764. 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, a brief research statement including a summary of candidate’s research agenda, and names and contact information for three references.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all required materials NO LATER THAN October 31, 2016.

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/minority/female/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity employer and institution. We encourage applications from all interested minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

For more information, contact Dr. Reed Olsen (reedolsen@missouristate.edu), Search Chair.