Mississippi State University

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The Department of Finance and Economics seeks to fill one tenure-track faculty position in Economics at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2021. This position is contingent upon available funding. Initial interviews will be conducted at the 2021 virtual ASSA meetings.

All fields of specialization in economics will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants with fields in applied microeconomics. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach doctoral-level courses, participate actively on doctoral dissertation committees, and perform other duties typical for tenure track faculty in a research-oriented department. Expected research activity must result in publications in internationally recognized and refereed journals. The successful candidate will also be expected to regularly teach introductory courses in an auditorium setting. Other responsibilities include routine departmental, college, and university service functions.

ABD applicants must be able to give strong assurance of completing the Ph.D. prior to August 2021. All applicants must demonstrate teaching experience at the undergraduate level, potential to successfully publish in high-quality journals, and effective written and oral communication skills.

Established in 1878, Mississippi State University is a comprehensive, Land Grant university designated as a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. With an enrollment of over 22,000 full-time students, Mississippi State is the largest institution of higher learning in Mississippi. Established in 1915, the College of Business has an enrollment of over 3,000 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students and is fully accredited by AACSB.

The Department of Finance and Economics is responsible for instruction leading to Bachelor of Business Administration degrees (B.B.A) with majors in Business Economics and Finance as well as the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Economics for the College of Arts & Sciences. The Department also sponsors minors in Business Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, and Real Estate Finance. The Department also offers a Ph.D. in Finance.

Additional information about the University, College, and Department is provided through the university's official website: http://www.msstate.edu/. MSU is an equal
opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.