The University of Alabama

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The Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Urban Economics and Real Estate in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies. Primary duties will include, engaging in a research program that results in articles in high-quality scholarly publications, teaching economics and real estate classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and performing service as assigned by the Department, College, and University.
Required Qualifications: (1) A doctoral degree in economics, finance, real estate or a closely related field; (2) a demonstrated potential for publishing in top academic journals and a strong research pipeline given the applicant's career stage; and (3) evidence of high-quality teaching.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants are encouraged from a broad range of disciplines (e.g., business, economics, finance, public policy, real estate, urban planning). Research and teaching interest in the field of applied/urban economics and/or real estate are encouraged.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. The posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled. Candidates must apply online at http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/520655. In addition to a cover letter, the application materials should include a current CV, a current working paper, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference. All materials must be attached at time of application in order for the application to be considered. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit a disclosure and consent form authorizing a background investigation.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.