Michigan State University

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Subject to approval by the Office of the Provost, the Economics department anticipates a tenure track opening for faculty with strong records in research and teaching with an expected start date of August 16, 2019. Microeconomic Theory is our high priority area. Candidates early in the rank of associate professor may be considered if the record of scholarship is exceptionally strong. The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. Candidates in other fields of economics may be considered if the record of scholarship is exceptionally strong. Applicants should hold a PhD in economics or related field or be expected to complete such a PhD before the start date.

All applicants must apply on line. Please go to http://econ.msu.edu/people/job.php for instructions on applying. All applications should be accompanied by curriculum vitae (CV), examples of published research and working papers, and the names of at least three references. If relevant, please include a list of grants received (including funding amounts) and sponsored research as part of your vitae. Please upload your CV, cover letter, list of references (names and emails only), a list of your publications with hyperlinks to articles, and/or up to two unpublished publications in pdf format, plus up to two optional documents that could include: a statement on teaching; a statement on contributions to diversity. Candidates applying for the rank of assistant professor should have three letters of recommendation emailed to econrecruits@econ.msu.edu with applicant’s name in subject field. Questions should be directed to that same email address.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and the university and economics department actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. To learn more about the department, our faculty, and our PhD and undergraduate programs, please visit our web site at http://econ.msu.edu. The university is pro-active in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the university. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/.

Position is to begin 8/16/2019. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2018 however the search will continue until the position is filled.