Howard University

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The Department of Economics invites applications for three tenure track positions at the rank of assistant professor. We are especially interested in candidates with fields in (1) microeconomic theory, (2) international trade (including a focus on the environment), and (3) applied microeconomics focusing on community development (with a strong background in urban, labor and/or health economics).

For all these positions, the department seeks applicants with active research agendas and the ability to develop strong publication records. Candidates must be able to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to help guide doctoral research in their fields. We expect candidates to have defended their PhD dissertations by August 1, 2015.

Howard University has a Carnegie rating of RU/H. Howard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

An applicant should submit electronically a curriculum vitae, a sample research paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and letters from three references through JOE by December 8, 2014. We will interview prospective candidates at the ASSA meetings in Boston.

Contact: Search Committee, Department of Economics, Howard University, ASB-B, Room 302, 2400 6th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20059