Georgia State University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position, starting in August 2017. We expect to hire at the Clinical Assistant Professor level. This position involves substantial teaching responsibilities in a wide range of both lower and upper level undergraduate courses. This position also involves significant program-building activities and departmental service responsibilities related to the School’s undergraduate economics degree programs. The ideal candidate will have an interest in or even experience with developing online and hybrid courses. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Economics or be ABD, but nearing completion.

Preference will be given to applicants with considerable teaching experience. Teaching experience or the ability to teach courses in any or several of the following areas at the undergraduate level are a plus: econometrics, applied quantitative analysis, and international economics.

Salary is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience. Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, three reference letters, and samples of teaching evaluations. All applications must be submitted through the American Economic Association’s Job Openings for Economists website (https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/ ). To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 15, 2016, but earlier submissions may be contacted for follow-up prior to the ASSA meetings. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

Georgia State University was recently recognized as one of the most innovative national universities, with a particularly strong undergraduate teaching program. For more information on these accolades, see the following links:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/innovative (GSU is ranked #4 on the list)

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/undergraduate-teaching (GSU is tied for #14 on the list)

Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. At time of offer, a background check is required.