Tufts University

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The Department of Economics invites applications to fill a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in September 2023. Applications will be considered from all candidates with research interests in econometrics with emphasis on the applied nexus, including applications of both existing and new econometric and data techniques. We are especially interested in candidates with research interests that complement the department’s existing strengths in applied research and fulfill the department’s aspirations for excellence in new research, teaching and advising in those areas. Candidates are expected to develop an outstanding research program, provide excellent teaching in Statistics and Econometrics both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervise student research. Candidates should expect to receive their Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.

The Department of Economics at Tufts University values civic engagement and diversity among its faculty and students. Tufts University has a commitment to become an anti-racist institution, and the Department of Economics shares this commitment.

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a job market paper, a research statement, teaching statement, and statement about your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation uploaded directly by recommenders to Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/112788). Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2022 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding these positions, please email Debra Knox at debra.knox@tufts.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check and meeting the University’s current COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/