Hofstra University

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The Department of Economics seeks to fill an anticipated opening for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level, beginning September 2015. Beside courses related to her/his research, the successful candidate will teach economic principles and contribute to our teaching needs in the areas of intermediate microeconomics and/or mathematical economics. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research interests focus on public economics, environmental economics, and the economics of antitrust and regulatory policy. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester.

The successful candidate will have a strong teaching and research record, and interest in being part of a department representing and welcoming a variety of approaches to economics. Ph.D. at the time of employment is required. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Please submit cover letter, CV, dissertation abstract, evidence of teaching effectiveness, one research sample, and three recommendation letters, via email to econsearch@hofstra.edu. For fullest consideration kindly submit applications by December 22, however the position will remain open until filled. We will be conducting preliminary interviews at the ASSA meetings in Boston. For further questions, contact Roberto Mazzoleni, Chair, Department of Economics, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Hofstra University is the largest, private, liberal arts institution on Long Island, NY. It is located 25 miles east of Manhattan and includes the following schools: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; School of Education; School of Health Sciences and Human Services; Maurice A. Dean School of Law; and Honors College. There are approximately 500 full-time faculty members, approximately 6,800 full-time and part-time undergraduates, and 3,000 graduate students.