University of Oregon

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The University of Oregon Department of Economics invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions to begin Fall 2018. We seek candidates from any field who demonstrate potential for outstanding research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates whose areas of specialty complement the research interests of our current faculty members.  The required Ph.D. in economics must be complete by September 15, 2018. Successful candidates will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

All application materials must be submitted in digital form at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/9706

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, copy of graduate transcripts, a written research sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of recommendation are also required. For full consideration, please ensure that all application materials, including letters of recommendation, are received by November 15, 2017; the position(s) will remain open until filled, subject to funding.

The UO is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.  The university is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body while raising average GPAs and test scores for incoming students. The UO’s beautiful, 295-acre campus features state- of-the art facilities in an arboretum-like setting. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.