Purdue University- Krannert School of Management

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Department of Economics Tenured Associate or Full Professor
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The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenured (Associate or Full Professor) position. This position requires a Ph.D. in economics or closely related field. The individual hired in this position will hold the Jerry Semler Chair in Economics. The chair endowment will provide significant resources for research and summer support.

About the Department
The Department of Economics, located in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, has a long tradition of excellence in research and teaching. Economics faculty members are leaders in their respective fields. The Economics department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

About the College
Since its inception, the Krannert School of Management has been widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the country. https://krannert.purdue.edu/

Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities (AAU) .In addition to the Krannert School of Management, Purdue University’s additional strengths in Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts, and Health and Human Sciences, contribute to a robust research and educational environment. The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries.

Requirements and Application
This position requires a Ph.D. in economics or closely related field. We seek applications from established researchers who have achieved distinction in empirical policy-relevant research.
The position is a full-time, academic-year appointment. The appointment will begin August 2021.

Applying for this position is a two-step process. First, candidates must upload a cover letter and CV and apply for potential employment at Purdue via the portal https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=11741&company=purdueuniv.

In addition, candidates must submit a cover letter, complete vita, and at least one sample of written work to https://econjobmarket.org/positions/7010. Screening of applicants will begin November 15, 2020. Preliminary interviews and seminar visits will begin in January 2021. All Interviews and seminar “visits” for these positions will be conducted virtually. A background check will be required for employment in these positions.

Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas indicating past experiences, current experiences or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.