Iowa State University

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The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks to fill one or more tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in microeconomics.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong research program in one or more areas of microeconomic theory; publish regularly in top scholarly outlets; and provide high quality teaching in the Ph.D. economic theory core and at the undergraduate level. There will be opportunities to supervise graduate student research. Seeking external grant and contract funding is encouraged.

The Department of Economics, with approximately 40 tenured or tenure-track faculty, has a long tradition of excellence in education, research, and engagement with the community. Our undergraduate program is the academic home to over 600 students in three different majors. Our graduate program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in economics and agricultural economics, and places graduates in vital positions in academia, government, and industry throughout the world. Faculty research covers a broad spectrum ranging from theoretical analyses to applied policy studies, and increasingly including multidisciplinary work conducted in collaboration with experts in many other fields.

Position is open until filled. Guaranteed consideration date is November 18, 2018. PhD in Economics or related field, required. Demonstrated potential for accomplishment as a scholar, research interests synergistic with applied files of the department, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, preferred.