JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
University of Houston
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: HOUSTON, Texas, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: E0 -- General
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Macroeconomics effective August 2023.
The candidate is expected to conduct research with the goal of publishing in leading economics journals; teach economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; serve as a research mentor to doctoral students; and interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the intellectual atmosphere of the department.
We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community. We welcome candidates whose experience in research, teaching, and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. by August 2023. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three or more reference letters, and a job market paper. Candidates may also include additional material they think is pertinent for the position (e.g., other research papers, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, etc.).
Review of candidates will begin November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The department will conduct virtual first-round interviews, followed by in-person flyouts for selected candidates.
The Department of Economics at the University of Houston is dedicated to producing top-flight research while training students in the latest techniques in economic analysis. Faculty members publish their work in the top journals of their fields, are key contributors to prestigious associations and editorial boards, and regularly present their research papers at major institutions and conferences around the world. The following web site contains more information on the department: https://www.uh.edu/class/economics/
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements:
- Application Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
2) Click on "Faculty & Librarians"
3) Search for "Economics" then select "Assistant Professor of Economics"
The names of your references will be submitted as part of your application, and they will be contacted directly by the University of Houston to provide their letters. Official transcripts are required for faculty appointments and will be requested only upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.