University of Chicago

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Position Description
The Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Senior Instructional Professor position with expertise in microeconomics and its applied fields to begin on July 1, 2021. The Assistant Senior Instructional Professor will teach four courses in the undergraduate curriculum. In addition, the Assistant Senior Instructional Professor will be responsible for oversight of the business economics track of the undergraduate program, curricular and co-curricular development in partnership with different entities in the university, and evaluation of undergraduate and MAPSS curriculum; supervising other teaching personnel; providing academic and career advice to students; and contributing to the academic administration of the degree programs.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics and a record of teaching courses in applied microeconomics such as managerial economics, industrial organization or human capital. In addition, three years of industry experience is preferred.
Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio academic job board at: https://apply.interfolio.com/85189. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, industry experience statement, student evaluations, two published or unpublished research papers and three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled or the search has ended. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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