Lehigh University

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Lehigh University’s Department of Economics seeks to fill one tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2018, but exceptional candidates at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure) also will be considered. The department offers PhD, MS in economics, and BS/BA degrees. Department faculty are actively engaged in research and teaching, with publications in leading general and field journals and numerous university teaching awards. The department’s plan is to deepen existing strengths in the various areas of applied economics. As such, we seek an applied econometrician in macroeconomics, health economics or labor economics. Candidates must complete all requirements for the PhD degree before appointment. Experienced assistant professors will be considered only if they have outstanding research records.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. Lehigh University also has programs and policies designed to help Lehigh faculty members balance the responsibilities of their professional and personal lives: https://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/worklifebalance.html

Lehigh University is focused on providing excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. The undergraduate business program was ranked 24th in the nation in 2016 and noted as a ‘top 10 school to watch in 2017’ by Poets & Quants. The Flex MBA program was ranked as 20th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Candidates should be dedicated to student learning and capable of outstanding classroom performance at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (i.e., MS in Economics, Masters of Management, Flex MBA, 1-MBA and PhD).

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin in October 2017. Application deadline: December 1, 2017.

To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, one paper, a summary of teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9883. We will be interviewing candidates at the ASSA meetings, Philadelphia, January 2018.