JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Virginia Tech
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D8 -- Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty
C7 -- Game Theory and Bargaining Theory
C9 -- Design of Experiments
D -- Microeconomics
Keywords:
C7 Game Theory
C91 Laboratory, Individual Behavior
D03 Behavioral Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Economics Department, Virginia Tech invites applications for Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in economics or related discipline is required at the time of appointment. Foreign equivalent accepted. Must have published articles on Neuroeconomics, Behavioral Economic Theory or Experimental Economics in well-cited, peer reviewed journals. Candidates who are still in graduate school or have completed their Ph.D. less than a year ago must have at least two working papers that are under review or ready to be submitted for publication and are likely to be published in well-cited, peer reviewed journals. Other requirements include evidence of teaching effectiveness, experience with cross-disciplinary research collaborations, commitment to advise and teach a diverse student body, vision, creativity, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities include: Active participation in the recently introduced interdisciplinary undergraduate program in neuroscience; Active participation in department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching missions; Development and maintenance of an internationally recognized, externally funded, cross-disciplinary research program; Participation in department and university administrative governance and advising functions; Continuing development of scholarly activities and professional capabilities; Adherence to the faculty handbook. Substantial resources are available to support Neuroscience research, including an fMRI scanner on the main campus and two at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in nearby Roanoke.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Mailing Address:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Economics
3016 Pamplin Hall
880 West Campus Drive
Virginia Tech Mail Code 0316
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0316