University of Alaska Anchorage

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The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in economics with a focus on regional economics, state fiscal policy and public finance, and other topics of relevance to the Alaska economy.

Candidates will be expected to develop a highly visible research program, including the acquisition of external funding. The successful candidate is expected to disseminate their research through peer-reviewed journals and ISER’s research publications and to communicate the policy implications of their research to government officials, industry and non-profit sector representatives, the media, and the general public. ISER faculty have research-heavy workloads and typically teach up to one class per semester.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural economics, or a closely related field. ABD with expected completion by August 2022 will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong empirical research skills as well as the ability to design empirical investigations to evaluate public policies and programs. The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, teaching ability, the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, and the ability to develop research proposals and to successfully lead and complete research projects.

ISER is the social science and public policy research institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage. ISER has a 60-year history of high-quality research and public service with multidisciplinary faculty and research professionals who collaborate with communities and agencies across the state and other arctic areas to promote data-informed decision making. UAA is the largest of three universities in the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 13,500 students, with the main campus located in Anchorage, which is set between the snow-capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet.

Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the online application: a cover letter, a current CV, a writing sample, a graduate transcript, a diversity statement, a teaching statement, and names and contact information for three professional references. The online application is available at https://careers.alaska.edu/en-us/job/518396/assistantassociate-professor-of-economics.

We will begin reviewing applications on December 13, 2021. For more information about this position, how to apply, or working at ISER, contact Professor Matthew Berman, at matthew.berman@alaska.edu, 907-786-5426.