JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Georgia State University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Urban politics and development
Urban violence
Human migration
Trafficking and human rights
Global health and security
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Global Studies Institute at Georgia State University invites application for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2016. We are seeking to hire a scholar whose research and teaching demonstrate a commitment to examining pressing global challenges with a transnational dimension, with particular emphasis on one or more of the following areas: the challenges of cities, including urbanization, urban politics and development or urban violence; human migration, trafficking and human rights; and global health and security. As a unique, interdisciplinary institute, we seek candidates with strong methodological skills, a commitment to research innovation, a demonstrated willingness to collaborate across disciplines, and excellent teaching ability. Ideal candidates will also possess experience in pursuing external funding opportunities, or experience in the policy world and a commitment to apply research to current global issues.
We welcome candidates with training in any discipline and methodology. Applicants should describe how their research interests, methodological skills and disciplinary training complement those of the faculty at the Global Studies Institute.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below