JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

University of Michigan

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College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Department of Economics and Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Gail R. Wilensky Joint Professorship in Applied Economics and Public Policy

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111456233
Date Posted: 09/27/2016
Date Inactive: 01/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Gail R. Wilensky Joint Professorship in Applied Economics and Public Policy
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
I1 -- Health
Keywords:
Applied Economics
Health Policy
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan are delighted to announce that they are seeking applications and nominations for the Gail R. Wilensky Joint Professorship in Applied Economics and Public Policy. Expected start date is September 1, 2017, for a University-Year appointment. This professorship will be held by a tenured faculty member. The Wilensky Chair will be an economist whose research addresses questions of applied economics and health policy, and who considers a wide range of applied and policy problems, including those related to health and health policy.

Applicants for the position should have a distinguished record of scholarship in these areas and be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching as well as a strong commitment to policy engagement. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Reference letters will be solicited for candidates selected for consideration.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Wilensky Search Committee, 611 Tappan St., 238 Lorch Hall, Ann Arbor, MI USA 48109‐1220