Seattle University

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The Department of Economics in the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University invites applications for an economist in the position of tenure-track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor beginning September 2020. Rank will be determined by the level of experience.

The Department of Economics offers the BABA with a concentration in business economics, the BA with a concentration in economics, and a minor and a specialization in international economic development. The department also supports the Professional MBA, the Bridge MBA, the Leadership Executive MBA, and the MS in Business Analytics programs.

The responsibilities for the position include teaching a combination of face-to-face and online courses in the following areas: 1) applied econometrics and/or forecasting/time series econometrics and 2) basic statistics, quantitative methods, and/or principles of microeconomics; establishing and maintaining a strong scholarly program; and providing departmental, school, and university service.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Economics

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. More than 7,200 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2019” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of undergraduate programs and some master’s programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Submit applications through https://www.seattleu.edu/careers/ including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a scholarly article or work in progress, research and teaching philosophy statements, teaching evaluations, and the contact information for three references. In your cover letter, discuss what attracts you to Seattle University and explain how your skills and experiences will enable you to contribute to Seattle University’s efforts “to promote inclusive excellence in the university’s teaching, research and service dimensions.” Letters of reference may be solicited upon completion of the application. Application deadline: November 1, 2019.

Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to be available for interviews at the 2020 AEA meetings in San Diego, CA. (Applicants are not required to register for the conference in order to be interviewed.) Applicants who will not be at the AEA meetings may be interviewed via a video chat method.

The position is subject to final budget approval.