University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Macroeconomics

University of North Carolina Wilmington

External Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33066

Vacancy Number: 16F-625

Position Number: 6082

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a tenure-track position in macroeconomics at rank of assistant or associate professor.

We have an active department that collaborates in scholarly research and has a student centric focus through extracurriculars such as student clubs, Fed Challenge (and other applied learning opportunities), student research, mentorship, etc. A successful candidate will be expected to participate in the life of the department through research, teaching, and service.

This role will support the B.S. and B.A. degrees in economics, and may at some point be called upon to support one of the master's programs such as our MBA or MSF.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics or related field with a specialization in macroeconomics from an AACSB or equally accredited business school and must be capable of developing a strong research agenda and excellent/dynamic teaching.
Applicants must have confirmation of earned doctorate by August 1, 2025, prior to the start of appointment to be eligible for employment. Candidates who are currently completing their PhD and expect to finish by the appointment date are welcome to apply.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Research and teaching focus in macroeconomics

College/School Information: UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.

The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement: At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Job Posting Date: 09/06/2024

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5618476