University of California Santa Barbara

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The Department of Economics invites applications for the Wilcox Family Chair in Entrepreneurial Economics, a position open at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Applicants for the Wilcox Family Chair in Entrepreneurial Economics should apply to https://apptrkr.com/1743710. A complete application will include a CV, and a letter of intent which should be submitted by January 20, 2020. Review of completed applications will begin January 21, 2020. The position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. in economics or a related field by the time of application, with preference for candidates who currently hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated research program that advances the study of economics, and with a record of teaching and mentoring. Preference will be given to individuals with corporate experience, business start-up experience, or a demonstrated interest in supporting entrepreneurship. It is expected that the chair holder will devote about half of his or her instructional efforts to teaching that supports student entrepreneurship. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020.

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The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. We strongly encourage applicants to submit an optional Statement of Contributions to Diversity. These statements, if submitted, will be reviewed for evidence of teaching, research, professional and/or public service contributions that promote diversity and equal opportunity, such as effective strategies used for the educational advancement of students in various under-represented groups; demonstrated contributions to the advancement of equitable access and diversity in education; and contributions furthering diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through participation in such activities as recruitment, retention, and mentoring of scholars and students.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process feel free to contact Danielle Freeman at dfreeman@ucsb.edu.

All applicant materials including reference information should be submitted via UC Santa Barbara Recruit online at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.