JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Old Dominion University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Labor Economics
Forecasting
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics seeks a highly qualified individual for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The individual will normally teach four courses per year (six credit hours per semester), conduct research in their field and participate in the University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Policy. The CEAP umbrella includes the State of the Region report, the State of the Commonwealth Report, and the University’s Economic Forecasting Project. Each of these is a highly regarded enterprise with external funding that attracts widespread regional attention and large audiences at periodic public events. Hence, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills for both lay and professional audiences and excellent empirical capabilities. More details on CEAP can be found at http://www.ceapodu.com.
There is a preference for applied candidates in Labor Economics, or Transportation/Regional Economics. Prior experience within a Center for Business and Economic Research or equivalent organization is a plus. Proficiency in R is also a plus. Outstanding
candidates in other applied microeconomic fields may also be considered. A Ph.D. is required. Associate Professor candidates should have an established record of scholarship.
Salary and benefits are competitive and include additional compensation for the appointment within CEAP. Interested individuals should send their Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter of application, contact information for three references, evidence of teaching ability, if possible, examples of research accomplishments and other relevant information to https://jobs.odu.edu/ Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. We anticipate interviewing candidates at the ASSA meetings in January 2017.
Old Dominion University enrolls approximately 25,000 students. The Department offers a master's degree in Economics and is located in the AACSB accredited Strome College of Business that offers Ph.D. degrees in Business and Public Administration/Urban Policy.
Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below