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Assistant Professor of Economics

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
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Job Type
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Position Information

Position Description & Details: Tenure track, 80% teaching, 20% research, academic year appointment.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to develop leadership in the department's teaching and research programs in macroeconomics. Teaching responsibilities will include intermediate macroeconomics, and doctoral level macroeconomic theory and econometrics. The teaching load will include four to five courses per year depending upon the department's needs and the candidate's research and teaching interests. The successful candidate will be required to establish a high-quality research program. Faculty evaluations in the department are based on effective teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; successful publication in leading disciplinary journals; active participation in professional activities; satisfactory service to the department, university, state, and profession; and successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active research program.

Work Schedule:

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • an earned Ph.D. in economics by August 15, 2022;
  • demonstrated research expertise in macroeconomics and econometrics;
  • ability to publish high-impact research in quality academic journals;
  • ability to teach Ph.D. courses in macroeconomics and econometrics;
  • evidence of teaching effectiveness;
  • effective oral and written communication skills.

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • a research agenda and teaching interests in at least two of the following: time series econometrics, monetary economics, international finance, financial economics, fiscal policy, or labor economics;
  • record of high-quality publications in macroeconomics, econometrics, international finance, or financial economics;
  • ability to obtain extramural support for research activities.

  • Applicant Materials Required: Applicants must submit 1) a letter of application with a statement of qualifications and interests, 2) a complete curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three professional references, 3) a job market paper, 4) all graduate school transcripts, 5) copies of teaching evaluations, if available, and 6) up to three additional research papers to https://jobs.ndsu.edu/. All documents must be submitted in pdf format and electronic submission of application is required. Letters of reference will be requested from short-listed candidates after the initial screening of applications. Questions may be directed to Dr. Siew Lim, Chair of the Search Committee, at siew.lim@ndsu.edu.

    Screening will begin 10/15/21

    Benefits:

    NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

    Land Acknowledgement

    We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

    About Us

    North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

    NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

    NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

    NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

    Mission

    We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.

    Additional Information

    No Smoking Notice:

    As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

    EO/AA Statement:

    North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

    Veteran's Preference Notice:

    This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

    Company

    NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

    North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

    NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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    1340 Administration Ave.
    Fargo
    ND
    58102
    United States

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