California State University, Fullerton

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The Department of Economics at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Economics with a focus on Big Data and Machine Learning.

We are looking for candidates proficient in modern Machine Learning tools working in any of the Applied Microeconomics fields, including health, education, labor, urban, public, environmental economics, industrial organization, and trade. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in Econometrics and Machine Learning, which will enable them to (a) conduct research using advanced Machine Learning techniques to tackle leading research questions in their fields and (b) proficiently teach these methods to undergraduates and master’s students.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses related to data analytics in our undergraduate and STEM-certified MA program, along with other courses, depending on their field of specialization and the needs of the department. They will also conduct research in their field(s) of interest, provide service to the university, and participate in our community.

All applications received by November 15 will receive full consideration.

Qualifications
● A completed Ph.D. degree in Economics at the start of the appointment
● Expertise in applying econometrics, machine learning, and big data techniques to Applied Microeconomic questions
● Potential to publish academic research in leading journals
● A commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an interest in teaching a diverse student body.

Located in a vibrant community 26 miles from Los Angeles, the Economics Department at CSUF is part of the College of Business and Economics, the largest accredited business school on the West Coast and the second largest in the United States.

CSUF boasts a diverse student body and is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). U.S. News & World Report placed CSUF as the number two top performer on social mobility among over 400 national universities in its 2024 Best Colleges rankings.

CSUF has a strong institutional commitment to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We actively encourage applications from scholars from a wide variety of backgrounds.

First-round interviews will be conducted virtually in January 2025.

Please direct all questions about the position to Mitchell Livy, Department Search Committee Chair, at mlivy@fullerton.edu.