Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)

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The Faculty of Governance, Economic and Social Sciences (FGSES) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is hiring Assistant, Associate and Full Professors in all areas of economics. We are especially interested in applicants having strong backgrounds in the following areas: commodity analysis, development economics, econometrics (micro-development, structural and/or times series), international finance, international trade, macroeconomics.

Founded in 2016, UM6P is a private, well-funded, non-profit university created to provide world-class educational experiences and produce leading-edge research in the physical and social sciences. UM6P was established to serve Southern countries, with an emphasis on providing research relevant to Africa, and training students from the continent.

Job duties and responsibilities involve teaching and research - typically with 60/40 or 50/50 splits - along with typical service activities. Ideally, faculty research will contribute to UM6P's goal of producing quality research relevant to the African continent. Associate and full rank faculty are also expected to raise external funding to support their research activities.

Applicants must have a Doctorate or PhD in economics or an equivalent discipline. Candidates for Full and Associate positions must provide evidence of effective teaching and must have demonstrable skills in quantitative methods and modeling – with significant scientific publications in one or more of the social science disciplines.

All applicants must provide: (i) a detailed curriculum vita; (ii) a separate, full list of publications; (iii) one example of research output; and (iv) proof of degree. Full and Associate applicants must also provide: (v) evidence of effective post-secondary teaching experience and (vi) evidence of successful directing of Masters and Ph.D level research consistent with international standards.

A complete application must include items (i)-(iv) for Assistant applicants, and items (i)-(vi) for Associate and Full rank applicants. Applicants can apply directly via the JOE portal. Alternatively, they can assemble these items (in the order listed) in a single “zipped” file and email to Econ.Recruit@um6p.ma, with “Economics Position” in the subject line.

Initial, virtual interviews will begin the last week of January. Short-listed candidates will be asked to present a (virtual) 60 to 75 minute seminar and a mock class.

Salary and benefits are internationally competitive and commensurate with experience. Qualified Sub-Saharan nationals and Moroccan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

UM6P-FGSES is located in the capital city, Rabat, Morocco – a large cosmopolitan city on the Atlantic coast midway between Casablanca and Tanger.

For further information, please contact: Econ.Recruit@um6p.ma.