University of Wyoming

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Job Description:
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

Job Title:
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Economics

The Department of Economics at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to begin Fall 2023. We are seeking candidates who can add to the Department’s excellence in environmental and natural resource (ENR) economics and policy. We are particularly interested in candidates who complement current faculty research in energy and climate economics, bioeconomics, and ENR-related behavioral, experimental, or development economics. Salary, scholarly assistance, and benefits are competitive.

Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a productive research program, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The Department specializes in environmental and natural resource economics and has an internationally ranked PhD program.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in economics or a related field by the start of the appointment, and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching. Applicants of all ranks will be considered.

Desired Qualifications:
The ideal applicant will have a record of research publications in high-quality journals, and show evidence of ongoing high-quality research productivity. Also desirable are records of successful student supervision, active participation in departmental activities, and securing external research funding.

Required Materials:
All applicants should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and one research paper. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor should arrange for three reference letters. Applicants for higher ranks should provide contact information for three references who may be contacted with permission from the candidate. Applications must be received by November 18, 2022 to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested candidates may direct any questions to Professor Klaas van ‘t Veld (klaas@uwyo.edu; +1.307.766.3143).

Hiring Statement:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

About Laramie:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org.