University of Southern Denmark

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Business and Economics, University of Southern Denmark in Odense, invites applications for one or more tenure track positions as Assistant Professor in all areas of economics starting on August 1st, 2017 or a mutually agreed date. Knowledge of Danish is not required for the position. Applicants must hold a PhD degree before taking up the position.

The research and teaching activities at the Department are organized within five groups: Accounting, Finance; Econometrics and Management Science; Microeconomics; and Macroeconomics, International Economics and Economic History. The Department also hosts the Centre of Health Economics Research (COHERE) – which comprises researchers from both the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. For further information please visit www.sdu.dk/ivoe

It is the aim of the Department of Business and Economics to conduct research of high international standard documented through publications in internationally distinguished journals and presentations at international conferences. The Department provides a supportive research environment and research facilities, travel support, etc. are generally very good.

The successful applicants will be responsible for the teaching and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students in Business Economics and Economics. Teaching loads are favorable. The working language at the Department is English. Favorable tax agreements may apply to non-Danish applicants.

Interviews will be conducted at the ASSA meetings in Philadelphia, January 5-7, 2018.

Application Instructions:

A complete application will include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research paper, a transcript (unofficial for new PhDs), and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available. All candidates must apply online at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/. Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted online. Applications must be received by November 26, 2017 to be guaranteed full consideration, but will be accepted until the positions are filled.