Assistant Professor
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

Economics-1024

Requisition Number:

F_240134

Posting Open Date:

09/11/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

11/08/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The Economics Department is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in microeconomics beginning August 2025. The successful candidate is expected to develop an outstanding research program, provide excellent teaching, and supervise graduate student research.

About the CollegeThe College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity and empowers its more than 4,300 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 12 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs, including our highly-ranked online MBA@Nebraska, three master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate-granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home to the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and one-stop student support services, including free one-on-one tutoring and coaching. For more information, visit https://business.unl.edu/.
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Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics at the beginning of the appointment.
• Interest and ability to teach Ph.D.-level microeconomic theory, including choice under uncertainty, game theory, policy instruments, and mechanism design.
• Strong background in microeconomic research with interests that include topics complementary to the department's strengths in the fields of labor economics, public economics, or international trade.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of research excellence in one or more of the following applied microeconomics fields: labor, public, international economics, or industrial organization.
• Evidence of teaching experience in microeconomics or game theory.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

1. A cover letter.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of research interests.
4. Samples of recent work.
5. A statement of teaching potential or evidence of teaching experience.

The statements and samples of work (items 3, 4, and 5) will need to be combined into a single document and attached as "Other Document."

Additionally, three (3) letters of reference should be submitted through the JOE system (aeaweb.org).

The Department will be interviewing selected candidates via Zoom sessions beginning in mid-December.For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Direct questions about the position to Daniel Tannenbaum (dtannenbaum@unl.edu).

Direct questions about the application process to Phyllis Schwab (phyllis.schwab@unl.edu).

Job Category (old):

Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type:

9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Planned Hire Date:

Fall 2025

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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