JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

University of Georgia

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Open Rank

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111465889
Date Posted: 11/04/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Open Rank
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Athens, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Econometrics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia seeks qualified applicants for up to 2 full-time tenure track or tenured positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2021. We have a strong preference for candidates with an interest in applied econometrics. Posting is open to all ranks, but we especially encourage junior candidates to apply.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline, from an AACSB accredited institution or international equivalent, at the time of appointment. For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion & Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_2_2020.pdf. A research record commensurate with rank is required for all candidates. Assistant level candidates should show promise of moving toward excellence in teaching. Demonstrated excellence in teaching economics at the graduate and/or undergraduate level is also required to be considered at the Associate and Full Professor level. Additional information about Promotion & Tenure guidelines for the Terry College of Business can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Business_2015.pdf. To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

The University of Georgia is the first public-chartered university in the nation and the Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/economics/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene. Athens is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta, with affordable real estate prices and a low cost of living.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2020. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, full vitae, and research paper. All application documents must be submitted electronically via http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/174275. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to econasst@uga.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Josh Kinsler, jkinsler@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2021
Reference Instructions:
Three letters of recommendation should be sent to econasst@uga.edu.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2020. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, full vitae, and research paper. All application documents must be submitted electronically via http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/174275. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to econasst@uga.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Josh Kinsler, jkinsler@uga.edu.