University of Florida

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Macroeconomics, beginning August 16, 2019. The Department of Economics is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at the University of Florida. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.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.The Department of Economics has experienced substantial growth in recent years, both in terms of faculty size and program offerings. The faculty, including ten junior members, actively collaborates on research. The Department currently offers an undergraduate minor and major, a 4+1 B.A./M.A. program, and a Ph.D. program.

Qualifications:
Candidates will have a Ph.D. in Economics or complete their Ph.D. by August 15, 2019

Application Instructions:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/54237 and it must include: (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, (4) evidence of teaching experience (if available), (5) job market paper, and (6) three confidential letters of recommendation.

For full consideration, application material should be received by November 15, 2018, and the position will remain open until filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).