University of Georgia

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The Department of Economics in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia seeks qualified applicants for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2024. We have a strong preference for candidates with research and teaching interests in vehicle electrification and its connection with product and factor markets, public infrastructure and market design, economic development, and/or the environment.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline, from an AACSB accredited institution or international equivalent, at the time of appointment. For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion & Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/Guidelines_for_Appointment_Promotion_Tenure_of_Academic_Rank_Faculty_8-1-2023.pdf. A research record commensurate with rank is required for all candidates. Assistant level candidates should show promise of moving toward excellence in teaching. Additional information about Promotion & Tenure guidelines for the Terry College of Business can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Business_2015.pdf.

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 fulltime staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities. To learn more about the College, Department, and specific programs, please visit https://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/economics/. Athens, Georgia is generally regarded as one of the best college towns in the United States, with affordable prices and low cost of living. It is nicknamed “The Classic City” because of its architecture and vibrant music, art, and food scene.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, full vitae, research/job market paper and contact information for three references (including email addresses). The research/job market paper should be uploaded as “Other Documents #1”. All application documents must be submitted electronically via https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/344501. References will be contacted at the appropriate time during the search process. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Jim Berry (jimberry@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central UGA HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.