JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

Washington State University

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School of Economic Sciences
Assistant or Associate Professor

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111466225
Date Posted: 12/01/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Pullman, Washington, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C5 -- Econometric Modeling
I1 -- Health
J0 -- General
L1 -- Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance
Q1 -- Agriculture
Q4 -- Energy
L9 -- Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities
Keywords:
Applied Econometrics
Big Data
Machine Learning
Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Applications are invited for Assistant or Associate Professor in Economics in the School of Economic Sciences (SES) with a primary field in Applied Econometrics. This 9-month, permanent, full-time tenure-track faculty position begins August 16, 2021, or as negotiated, in Pullman, Washington.

Responsibilities include publication of high-quality peer-reviewed research in applied econometrics as broadly defined, including applications in secondary field interests that complement existing faculty. Responsibilities include teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels on topics in applied and theoretical econometrics and related fields, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and participation as appropriate in committees and other service activities in SES and WSU. The successful candidate will develop internationally recognized economics research programs in the area of Applied Econometrics. The successful candidate will cooperate with internal and external research colleagues to conduct collaborative projects, seek grant opportunities and publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.

Required: Earned PhD in economics or closely related field by the date of hire and specialization in Applied Econometrics. Preferred: Evidence of strong training in econometric theory and demonstrated ability to apply econometrics in economic problem settings. Demonstrated expertise in the econometric analysis of big data and the application of machine learning in quantitative economic analysis; evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; demonstrated ability to develop and implement a nationally recognized research program leading to scholarly publications in the theory and application of empirical econometrics, and/or application of econometrics to other fields of economics; demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, including collaborative research in applied and empirical econometrics or related fields; demonstrated ability to work with a variety of audiences, including persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds; demonstrated ability to obtain competitive extramural funding commensurate with career stage; and demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels. WSU is an EO/AA educator and employer.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 05/31/2021
Application Instructions:
Screening begins December 15, 2020 and will continue until position is filled. Applications must include: 1) letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) job market paper; 4) electronic copies of graduate program academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable); and 5) name, title, organization, phone number, and e-mail address for three people willing to serve as professional employment references. Please contact Ron Mittelhammer, Search Committee Chair, at mittelha@wsu.edu, 509-335-1706 for questions. Please submit materials to Ms. Jaimie Dahl at jaimie@wsu.edu. Search 132433.