JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

Virginia Tech

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Economics
Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111456881
Date Posted: 10/28/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
H -- Public Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to conduct empirical research and teach at all levels in one of the following applied microeconomics areas: Health, Labor, Development, Education, or Public Finance. The Department is in a growth phase and will be hiring several positions over the next few years.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline in hand or firmly expected by appointment begin date of August 2017 and should show promise of significant scholarship and teaching ability. Complete applications must be received by November 30, 2016 to be guaranteed full consideration. Selected candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment. For questions about the position please contact the Chair of the Search Committee Dr. Suqin Ge (ges@vt.edu).

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Amy Stanford (540-231-9636, astanfor@vt.edu), or call TTY:1-800-828-1120.

Mailing Address: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Economics, 3016 Pamplin Hall, 880 West Campus Drive, Virginia Tech Mail Code 0316, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0316.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/30/2016
Application Instructions:
All candidates must apply online (and upload the required documents) at www.jobs.vt.edu, posting #TR0160137. A completed application will include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a copy of publications or working papers. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online through http://www.econjobmarket.org/.