University of Florida

Position Title/Short Description

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The Department of Economics of the University of Florida invites applications for a tenure track nine-month appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in the area of Econometrics to begin August 16, 2019. The ideal candidate should possess research and teaching expertise in econometric methods. The successful candidate is expected to engage in undergraduate, masters, and doctoral teaching and to conduct independent research leading to publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. Candidates with the willingness to work with big data are encouraged to apply. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Department particularly welcomes applicants who can contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

Qualifications
The candidate should possess strong empirical research skills in the field of econometrics in addition to excellent teaching credentials. Applicants must have their Ph.D. completed by August 2019.

Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on-line at the Interfolio website and must include a curriculum vitae, job market paper, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching experience (if available). For full consideration, application material should be received by November 15, 2018. The position will remain open until filled.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to hiring department upon hire. Transcript will not be considered "official" if designation of "issued to student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org.