Indiana University

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The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks to appoint a tenure-track professor in the area of economic policy on the Bloomington campus. Applicants are invited to apply from all areas of economic policy. However, candidates with expertise in public finance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade, development, or urban economics are of particular interest. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, but a more senior appointment is possible for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Multiple hires are possible.

Applicants must present evidence of high quality research and an ambitious research program in economic policy, an interest in professional service, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in an appropriate field is required or must be completed by August 2015.
SPEA-Bloomington is a world leader in public affairs and is the largest school of public administration and public policy in the United States. In the 2012 "Best Graduate Schools" by U.S. News & World Report, SPEA-Bloomington ranks second and is the nation's highest-ranked professional graduate program in public affairs at a public institution. Four of its specialty programs are ranked in the top-three listings, including public management, public finance, nonprofit management, and environmental policy. SPEA's doctoral programs in public affairs and public policy are ranked by the National Academy of Science as the best in the country.
For more information about SPEA, see http://www.indiana.edu/~spea/.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, current vita, writing sample, complete contact information, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation through our online application system https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. If there are any questions, please submit to: David Reingold Executive Associate Dean for Bloomington. SPEA Room 300, 1315 E. Tenth Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-1701.

Inquiries or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to Brad Heim, who is serving as the chairperson of this search committee, at heimb@indiana.edu. For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.