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Teachers College, Columbia University

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Education Policy and Social Analysis
Associate or Full Professor of Economics of Education

JOE ID Number: 2017-02_111459035
Date Posted: 10/19/2017
Date Inactive: 01/31/2018
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate or Full Professor of Economics of Education
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Economics of Education
Policy Analysis
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The program in Economics of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) seeks to hire an Associate or Full Professor with expertise in the Economics of Education. We are seeking a nationally-recognized scholar to join our engaging academic and professional environment, in a world-class university with outstanding faculty and students. While research focus is flexible, we are particularly interested in scholars whose work examines issues of economic, racial, and/or gender inequality in the context of education.

This consortium sponsors a weekly economics of education seminar, hosted by TC and featuring nationally-recognized scholars from around the country. In addition, our location in New York City offers rich research and data opportunities for scholars interested in urban education issues (both at the K-12 and postsecondary level) as well as international education (our student population comes from all over the world).

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in economics or public policy, or a related field with a demonstrated concentration in economics; strong record of academic publication on education-related topics; history of external research support. Demonstrated interest and/or involvement in education policy, ability to communicate across disciplinary boundaries and outside academe, experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds, and a demonstrated commitment to broadening diversity within the field will also be considered in the review process.

Responsibilities: Maintain an active research and publications profile; policy work and public engagement are also encouraged. Teach graduate courses in economics of education. Advise masters and doctoral students, and participate in program administration and leadership activities. Work collegially with students and faculty from both EPSA and the CCEE to build upon common research and intellectual interests.

For full position description, please follow:http://www.tc.columbia.edu/provost/faculty-searches/associate-or-full-professor-economics-of-education/

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Please include, with letter of application, the names, titles, and contact information of three individuals writing letters of recommendation.
Application Instructions:
To apply: Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and one publication or working paper (e.g., journal article, book chapters, conference paper) to: econofedsearch@tc.columbia.edu. Please include, with letter of application, the names, titles, and contact information of three individuals writing letters of recommendation.

Application deadline: Application review will begin December 1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position is September 1, 2018.

Teachers College as an institution has long been committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment. The College is committed to providing expanding employment opportunities to minorities, women and the disabled in its own activities and in society.