University of Missouri

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The University of Missouri has launched an ambitious multi-year hiring initiative, Mizzou Forward, that is intended to attract high profile scholars with a record of significant external funding. The Department of Economics is participating in this initiative and tenure-line positions are available for exceptional candidates. This is an executive style search that is managed centrally by the University; applications may be submitted at any time.

A successful MizzouForward candidate is a research leader with a passion for collaboration and the grit to address our world’s most pressing research challenges. The colleagues we’re looking to recruit possess:
• A proven track record of active, external research funding, particularly from federal agencies
• A research agenda that complements the goals of MizzouForward
• A robust publication and citation record
• National awards and honors, membership with national academies
• An interdisciplinary scope of work

Although all research areas will be considered, the University of Missouri is particularly interested in recruiting scholars focused on artificial intelligence, economic development, disparities in science, health, and education, as well as energy and technology policy.

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Missouri, as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in the Louisiana Purchase territory. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, MU is one of only 64 public universities to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. Mizzou is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system, located in Columbia, just 20 minutes to the Columbia Regional Airport, and less than 2 hours to St. Louis or Kansas City.

Columbia, MO is consistently rated as one of the best communities to live, is an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.