University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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The Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee seeks to fill two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with appointment to begin August 1, 2022. Applicants from all fields will be considered, but we are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus in international trade, empirical industrial organization, applied microeconomics, and microeconometrics. Responsibilities include high quality research, graduate and undergraduate instruction, and a commitment to fostering the goals of the department, college, and university. A PhD in economics or a related field is required at the time of appointment, or expected to be completed by the date of hire.

The Department of Economics is one of seven departments within the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. The department faculty have expertise in a wide range of fields and place a high value on diversity and collegiality. The department has a vibrant Ph.D. program, and strong ties to the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy. The faculty publish high quality research and many are editors, past editors, or editorial board members of leading journals.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research paper, and three recommendation letters through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/94995. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Prof. Georg Schaur by email (gschaur@utk.edu) or phone (865-974-1710).

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status and parental status. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.