San Diego State University

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The Department of Economics at San Diego State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in labor economics. The department’s strengths lie in applied microeconomic analysis of public policy and applied micro-econometrics. The successful candidate will have a promising applied microeconomic research agenda that will lead to regular publications in top scholarly journals, be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and master’s levels and contribute to the Department’s public policy cluster. Candidates with research interests in the economics of immigration and a subfield in development economics are particularly encouraged. The position will begin in August 2020 and the successful candidate must have completed their PhD by August 20, 2020. Salary will be commensurate with experience and the California State University salary schedule. Advanced assistant professors with a strong record of scholarly publications are encouraged to apply.

The search committee will begin screening applications on November 22, 2019, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/69243. A complete application will include the following: (1) a cover letter that includes a discussion of the applicant’s academic research and teaching interests; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) job market paper; and (4) three letters of recommendation.

San Diego State University is currently designated as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University by the Carnegie Foundation. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.sdsu.edu. Please contact Prof. Ron Shadbegian rshadbegian@sdsu.edu or Prof. Joe Sabia at jsabia@sdsu.edu with any questions. Information about the Department of Economics at San Diego State University can be found at http://economics.sdsu.edu/.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.