University of New Haven

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Search 15-35F

The Economics Department in the College of Business at the University of New Haven invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2016. The economics program at UNH is novel and innovative emphasizing Behavioral Economics & Data Analytics. We are seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in Data Analytics, Risk & Uncertainty, and Behavioral Economics. Teaching responsibilities may include introductory and intermediate level microeconomics, as well as economics courses in the various College of Business graduate programs.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, and an interest in applied research. As an AACSB accredited institution, faculty is expected to maintain an active record of relevant scholarship. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is preferred but ABD candidates will be considered. We intend to process applications promptly in the interest of scheduling interviews to be conducted at the ASSA meetings in San Francisco, CA, January 3rd – 5th 2016. Priority will be given to those applications that are completed by December 10th, 2015.

The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities. The University enrolls approximately 6,500 students, including nearly 1,600 graduate students and more than 4,800 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Approximately 15% of the student body are international students.

Application materials are to be submitted through JOE (https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/). The application materials include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample of written work, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations), and three reference letters. Cover letters must include reference to Job Search #15-35F. Inquiries should be directed to Search Committee Professor Esin Cakan (ecakan@newhaven.edu).

UNH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.