Wake Forest University

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The Department of Economics of Wake Forest University invites applications for a tenured associate professor position to begin July 1, 2023. The position is open to applicants in any field of economics. As a collegiate university dedicated to the Teacher-Scholar model, we are looking for candidates with an active and established research agenda and a demonstrated record of teaching excellence in economics.

The economics department at Wake Forest is one of the most popular majors in the college and our students are both bright and engaged. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and research, the latter of which can be observed in our strong track record in research and our active research seminar. Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution with undergraduate enrollment of 5500. Wake Forest is ranked 28th among national universities by U.S. News and World Report. For facts about the University, see http://admissions.wfu.edu/facts/.

The Department of Economics values diversity and has a multitude of current initiatives focused on increasing both diversity and inclusion among our majors and faculty. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with demonstrated success or interest in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

Complete applications will include a cover letter briefly describing the candidate’s teaching and research interests, a CV, copies of or links to recent publications or working papers, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applications must be submitted through JOE. Please also provide the contact information for 3 references. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with applications sent by December 1, 2022 receiving full consideration. For further questions about the position, please contact Department Chair Amanda Griffith at griffial@wfu.edu.