Boise State University

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The Department of Economics seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin fall 2019. The successful applicant will be an applied micro economist with research interests in either resource or environmental economics. The candidate must have a Ph.D. (or indication of imminent completion) and demonstrate excellence or clear promise of excellence in teaching and in research. The ability to work across disciplines and secure external funding is highly desirable. Responsibilities also include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in microeconomic theory and natural resource or environmental economics and undergraduate and graduate student research supervision.

Recognized as a university on the move, Boise State University is the largest university in Idaho, with enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The University is located in the heart of Idaho’s capital city, a growing metropolitan area that serves as the government, business, high-tech, economic, and cultural center of the state. Time Magazine ranked Boise #1 in 2014 for ‘getting it right’ with a thriving economy, a booming cultural scene, quality health care, and a growing university. Livability.com also ranked Boise first among the top 10 cities to raise a family in 2014 thanks to an abundant quality of life, a family-friendly culture, a vibrant downtown, and great outdoor recreation. To further enhance the superb quality of life Boise offers, the University has committed to sustaining the conditions necessary for faculty to enter and thrive in their academic careers, while meeting personal and family responsibilities.

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through diversity. Boise State University is an EOE/AA employer. Veterans preferences may be applicable.

To be considered for an interview at the January 2019 ASSA meetings in Atlanta, the following materials must be received by December 9, 2019.
● Current Vita that includes employment history (including dates of employment)
● Graduate transcripts
● Statement of teaching interests (maximum one page)
● Statement of research interests (maximum one page)
● Research paper
● Evidence of research and teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations)
● Three letters of reference submitted separately to ladawnbarrera@boisestate.edu