University of Michigan

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The University of Michigan, Department of Economics invites tenure track applications in any field. The Department expects to have multiple positions at all ranks available, subject to budgetary approval, with an anticipated start date of August 26, 2024 with a University-Year appointment. Duties include: teaching and research in Economics, advising students and providing service to the department and university. Ph.D. in Economics or related field required, with Ph.D. expected by August 25, 2024 for junior applicants. Research capacity and teaching ability serve as the primary criteria for selection.

Junior applicants must submit curriculum vitae, job market paper, three reference letters, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, evidence of teaching excellence, and a diversity statement to the Department’s relevant job posting on EconJobMarket at https://www.econjobmarket.org. First consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 7, 2023, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Your diversity statement (1-3 pages) should include a discussion of any demonstrated and/or planned activities regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html) through your research, your teaching/mentoring, and/or your service/engagement. (There may be some overlap of the diversity statement with your research and/or teaching statements.)

Senior applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, evidence of teaching excellence,and a diversity statement (as described above) to econ-apply@umich.edu. Hard copies are optional (see application instructions below).

Offers for this appointment are contingent on successful completion of a background screening. Candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Junior applicants may also wish to apply to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Collegiate Fellows program. The Economics deadline for this is by 11:59 pm (ET) on October 16, 2023. More information can be found at https://lsa.umich.edu/ncid/fellowships-awards/lsa-collegiate-postdoctoral-fellowship.html.