Assistant Professor - Economics

The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position to begin fall semester 2025 (08/25/2025). Areas of specialization are open. The Department of Economics is committed to attracting candidates from historically under-represented groups.

The appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year. Appointment will be at the level of tenure-track assistant professor depending on qualifications and experience, consistent with collegiate and University policy. Salary is competitive.

Faculty in the Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active research program that includes publications, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in theoretical and/or applied economics, and contributing service appropriate for the rank of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession.

The department's concern is the promise of individuals to develop an active program of significant research and to become an effective teacher at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate program, including frontier research at the level appropriate to a leading graduate program.

The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Economics are available at: https://faculty.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/2020-09/econ_0.pdf

The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at: https://neighborhood.cla.umn.edu/college-knowledge/workload-principles-and-guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Economics or a related field is required.

Advanced ABDs may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor with the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated according to a) the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, b) evidence of research ability, c) evidence of commitment to teaching; and d) strength of recommendations.

Forinformation about the Department of Economics, please visit, https://cla.umn.edu/economics.

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Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for a tenure-track position in Economics, you must apply through the University of Minnesota's online system. Please click on "Apply" and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The following materials must be attached to the online application (1) cover letter; and (2) curriculum vitae. These materials must be attached by accessing your "My Job Apps" page and uploading the documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Job Openings in Economics (JOE). An example of scholarly work must be uploaded into JOE as well.

Applications will be considered complete with a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a written sample of scholarly work. Additional material, including letters from evaluators and evidence of teaching effectiveness, may be requested at a later date.

In order to be assured of full consideration, please submit applications by Friday November 15, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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