Colorado State University

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The Department of Economics at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek a candidate with a research agenda that uses or advances frontier empirical tools, and who is prepared to teach applied econometrics in our Ph.D. program. The successful candidate will teach the second-semester course in our Ph.D. econometrics sequence, starting in their first year at CSU. This course should include causal inference techniques, such as instrumental variables, panel data models, and treatment effects methods. Applicants should include a brief description in their cover letter of how they would approach teaching this course (e.g., material covered, relation to their research, etc.). Preference will be given to candidates whose research addresses social issues in the areas of public, health, regional, environmental, development, and/or international economics. Demonstrated experience in data science techniques including big data, wrangling and visualization, and machine learning are also valued.

The Department values both strong teaching and research, offering programs of study leading to B.A. and Ph.D. degrees with graduate fields in public, development, international, regional, environmental, and political economy. Ph.D. must be completed by the time the appointment begins on 16 August 2025. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. Tenure requires both scholarly accomplishment and excellence in teaching. Candidates who can advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through scholarship and teaching are encouraged to address these goals in their application.

This position offers a defined contribution retirement plan, full benefits, sabbatical leave, and optional summer teaching when available.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. The Department of Economics strives to create and support a diverse and inclusive environment appreciating and valuing the uniqueness of the individual. We value intellectual diversity and embrace a pluralistic approach to scholarship and teaching that reflects the broader society.

The College of Liberal Arts is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who create and extend knowledge and artistry that develops reflective citizens and confident leaders. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aspiring to a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and where all individuals can bring their full selves to the role. We promote the CSU Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals who share these values, and we prioritize a fair and equitable search process that strengthens a diverse, creative, and effective community.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be extended to those applications received by October 24, 2024.. Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application describing your suitability for the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a Teaching Statement, 4) a Research Statement; 5) a job market paper; and 6) the names and contact information of three professional references. Please note that a complete application consists of the requested materials and three confidential letters of reference. Your references will be emailed a request for a letter immediately upon submission of your application. As such, applicants should allow sufficient time for their letters to be submitted by October 24, 2024 to ensure full consideration. Application materials of semi-finalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty in the Department of Economics. Questions about the position can be directed to david.mushinski@colostate.edu .