University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration invites applications for the Acadiana Business Economist/BORSF Endowed Chair in Economics. The position includes a reduced teaching load, competitive salary, a summer salary stipend, and a research and travel stipend and comes with tenure at the rank of Professor. The Chair is expected to pursue research and scholarship commensurate with the position, and provide leadership in the intellectual development of the faculty of the Moody College of Business through mentoring and other interactions. The Chair will develop professional relationships with the business community and take the lead in regional economic analysis, disseminating results in appropriate venues. The Chair will raise awareness, deepen understanding, and increase appreciation for economics through curriculum development and instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level and through community outreach.

The successful candidate will be expected to raise the visibility of the College in the area of regional economic analysis. The Chair will work in collaboration with other endowed chairs in the College to enhance the College’s research culture, establish a research center, and shape the strategic direction of the College with an emphasis on economics, finance, and regional development. The Chair will engage in service at all levels within the university.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be recognized nationally for research in economics and must have an active program of high impact research and teaching in an area of economics that merits appointment at the rank of Professor. The applicant must (1) possess an earned doctorate in Economics; (2) have the ability to understand the regional economy and the willingness to direct and disseminate regional analyses; (3) possess strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; (4) have the ability and motivation to continue an already established program of research and (5) demonstrate innovative teaching skills. Furthermore, expertise in energy economics and knowledge of the oil and gas industry will strengthen the applicant’s credentials.

The search committee will consider candidates who have made their careers in the academy as well as those who have worked at senior levels of government, intergovernmental organizations, and policy research institutions.

University and Community:
The mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is to offer exceptional education informed by diverse world views striving to develop innovative leaders who advance knowledge. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accredits the University, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, sciences, and professional programs. The University is a public research university with high research activity, an enrollment of over 18,000 students and 800 faculty members. UL Lafayette is the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers degree programs in 55 undergraduate disciplines, 15 post-bachelor certificates, seven graduate certificates, the master’s degree in 28 disciplines and the doctorate in 10 disciplines. Additional information about the University is available on the University's webpage at http://louisiana.edu./

The core values of the University include: equity, integrity, intellectual curiosity, creativity, tradition, transparency, respect, collaboration, pluralism, and sustainability.

UL Lafayette consists of nine degree-granting units: Arts, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Graduate School, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences, and University College.

Located midway between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana's Acadian-Creole region. The city of over 126,000 is part of the Lafayette-Acadiana area, which has a total population of 616,000 and is one of Louisiana's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Lafayette serves as the base of Louisiana's offshore oil industry, as well as the financial, retail, and medical center for South-Central Louisiana.

Salary:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and proven ability. The holder of this position is an employee of the State of Louisiana and as such enjoys a generous benefits package. The position includes a reduced teaching load, competitive salary, a summer salary stipend, and a sizable discretionary fund for research and travel. The faculty position will be housed in the Economics and Finance Department. The position comes with tenure at the rank of Professor.

Starting Date: Fall 2018

The review process will continue until the position is filled. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. - See more at: http://personnel.louisiana.edu/employment-opportunities/policy-nondiscrimination