University of California, Riverside

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Public Economics

Department of Economics

University of California, Riverside

The Department of Economics at the University of California, Riverside, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Public Economics. The position is open to both theoretical and empirical approaches, and to all subareas of public economics.

Applicants must be ABD or have met the requirements for the Ph.D. in Economics or related fields by the start of appointment, July 1, 2024. Advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t3.pdf]

The salary range for this position is $99,100 - $124,300. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Applicants must submit their applications to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01795, where a complete job description can be found. Applications must include a cover letter of interest, a current CV, samples of research work, teaching evaluations, a statement of contributions to diversity, and three letters of reference. Applications received by November 15 will receive full consideration. First-round, online interviews are expected to be from November 27 to December 8.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UC Riverside has joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization of 71 of the country’s leading research universities. The honor and opportunity follow decades of continuous commitment to excellence in research, education, and innovation. UCR is also a member of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) and shares the goals of both the AAU and HSRU member organizations. UCR’s mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/ADA/Veterans Employer.