JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
The University of Akron
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Akron, Ohio, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C1 -- Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
C8 -- Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs
H -- Public Economics
I1 -- Health
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Health Economics
Urban and Regional Economics
Public Economics
Labor Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Economics Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in applied microeconomics (JEL classifications H, I1, J or R) and applied econometrics (JEL classifications C1 or C8) starting August 2024. Preference will be given to applicants whose primary fields of expertise lie in urban, rural, and regional economics or health economics. The successful candidate will have a willingness and ability to become proficient in teaching SAS programming for data analytics. Knowledge of other programming languages is a bonus. Advanced assistant professors are welcome to apply.
Candidates must have a PhD in economics by August 26, 2024 and show evidence of high potential for excellence in teaching and significant research publishable in quality peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level classes which include classes in applied econometrics. Upper-level electives and graduate-level courses depend on the candidate’s areas of specialty and departmental needs. Additional responsibilities include advising students, leading students’ capstone senior project, assisting in curriculum development, and participating in other departmental activities as assigned by the department chair.
We value employees that are as diverse as our students. Candidates that can contribute to what makes us unique are encouraged to apply. EOE, including disability/vets.
Application Requirements:
- Transcripts (unofficial will suffice)
- Letters of Reference
- Question and Answer
- Teaching Evaluations
- Job Market Paper
- Cover Letter
- CV
Application Instructions:
1. The applicant must apply online through the AEA’s job application system and submit a complete application.
2. The applicant must also submit the cover letter and CV through The University of Akron’s online hiring system at https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers and select job ID JR100590, Assistant Professor, Economics
Review of applications will begin November 15. We will follow AEA’s suggested timeline and conduct initial interviews online starting January 2, 2024.