University of Connecticut

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The Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Econometrics and Quantitative Methods.

This research/teaching position will support development of a new master's program in econometrics focusing on quantitative methods and big data analytics.

UConn is in a transformational period of growth supported by the $1.7B Next Generation Connecticut, the $1B Bioscience Connecticut investments, and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence. For information regarding the Department of Economics visit http://econ.uconn.edu/

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally competitive research program through scholarly publications, professional engagement, and potentially extramural funding. In teaching, successful candidates will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels; development of innovative courses; and mentoring of students in research, outreach and professional development. Successful candidates are expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of students with 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 2017 (equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable); demonstrated excellence in scholarly research; the ability to teach rigorous graduate level courses in econometrics and quantitative methods (such as open-source programming and/or big data analytics) and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs.

Preferred qualifications include experience in big data analysis; complementarities with current faculty strengths; opportunities for research collaboration; teaching experience; 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, 2017. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2016. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background screening (Search # 2017097)

UConn is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.