Niagara University

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Job Description
The Economics and Finance Department at Niagara University invites applications for a full time, tenure track faculty position in empirical macroeconomics/labor economics at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning in August 2019, pending budgetary approval.

Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in economics completed by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will be able to teach the multiple economic courses offered at the graduate and undergraduate level, including econometrics and business statistics. Evidence of scholarship and teaching experience is preferred. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester. The compensation package is competitive for AACSB accredited institutions.

About the college
Home to 600 undergraduate and 275 graduate business students, the College of Business Administration has long-standing AACSB accreditation. Its MBA program was recently named in the Top Tier in North America and global best 150 by CEO Magazine. This combination of outstanding quality and small size fosters close student-faculty relationships permeating all aspects of instruction, research, and service. The Economics and Finance Department offers both B.A. and B.S. degrees in economics, as well as B.S. and M.S. degrees in finance.

About the institution
Niagara University was founded in 1856 by the Catholic Vincentian Fathers, whose mission emphasizes practical training and excellence in service of society. NU’s traditional stone buildings and leafy green campus sits on Monteagle Ridge, overlooking the Niagara River Gorge, just three miles north of the majestic Niagara Falls. Immediately adjacent to Canada, NU’s bi-national culture is built on close proximity to major manufacturing and business centers in Buffalo and Toronto. Niagara Falls also boasts an affordable cost of living almost 20% below the national average.

How to apply

To be considered for the position please apply online at
https://jobs.niagara.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=2115

Applications must include the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching evaluations
4. Job market paper
5. Teaching philosophy statement

We will be interviewing candidates at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta from 1/4-1/6 2019. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2018 to ensure full consideration for an interview at the ASSA meetings. If you have any questions, please contact Kris Principe, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, at kprincipe@niagara.edu.

Niagara University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Clery Act, a copy of the annual security report is available at: http://www.niagara.edu/safety