JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016

University of Alaska Anchorage

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Director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research

JOE ID Number: 2016-01_111455324
Date Posted: 03/02/2016
Date Inactive: 04/08/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Anchorage, Alaska, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Institute of Social and Economic Research
Full Text of JOE Listing:

ISER’s mission is to enhance the well-being of Alaskans and others, through non-partisan research that helps people understand social and economic systems and supports informed public and private decision-making.

The Director will lead the Institute through strategic planning aligned with ISER and UAA missions, developed collaboratively with staff and stakeholders. The incumbent will represent the Institute in a range of venues, generate external funding for the Institute, help develop external funding opportunities for faculty members, and participate in proposal development. He/she will coordinate research activities within the Institute and with other institutions and agencies, activities, and will supervise a multi-disciplinary team of over 40 faculty, administrative and research staff.

Applications will be accepted from exceptional candidates from either academic or non-academic backgrounds. The successful candidate will be recognized on and off campus as a leader in Alaska public policy issues.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and five professional references. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to UAAISER@academic-search.com on or before April 1, 2016, for full consideration. Please contact Dr. Thomas Fitch at rtf@academic-search.com for a confidential discussion. For additional information, please view the full search profile under Current Searches at www.academic-search.com.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 04/01/2016
Reference Instructions:
Include a list of at least five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each; references will not be contacted without the candidate’s explicit permission
Application Instructions:
Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the qualifications and desired attributes, a curriculum vitae or resume, and at least five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each; references will not be contacted without the candidate’s explicit permission. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to UAAISER@academic-search.com on or before April 1, 2016, for full consideration.