Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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The Department of Economics of Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in microeconomic theory. We seek applicants whose research is in economic theory, with primary interest in subfields with the potential to complement applied work, such as public economic theory, industrial organization, or behavioral/experimental/computational economics. The successful candidate will join a group with research interests in traditional microeconomic theory, including game theory, information economics, and decision theory, as well as behavioral, experimental, computational and neuro-economic approaches. The position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the field of Economics or a closely related field, with a start date of 9/1/2024.

Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent in Economics or related field is required by the start date. Rutgers is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer with a historic commitment to diversity. While women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply, all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions.

Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if any), up to three research papers, and the names of three confidential recommendation letter writers at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/210337. Complete applications received by December 1, 2023 will receive priority for interviews, which will be held remotely. Our search progress will be posted on EconTrack. Applicants may contact Janet Budge (budge@economics.rutgers.edu) regarding the application site.