University of Hawaii at Manoa

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics in the field of Economic Development; position number 82838, Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences, UHM, permanent, tenure track, full-time, 9-month, to begin August 1, 2017, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, International Trade, Development, and Experimental Economics. Supervise and mentor MA and PhD students, publish scholarly, peer-reviewed research in areas of expertise; seek extramural funding in areas of expertise; provide service to department, university and community. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:
1. PhD in Economics or a related field from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
2. A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field.
3. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in development economics, and mentor and advise students in the applicant’s area of expertise.


Desirable qualifications: Although the area of expertise is open, we are especially interested in applicants who have demonstrated a record of research in economic development using field experiments and/or applied theoretical modeling. Given the multicultural and diverse context of UHM, we also seek candidates with a demonstrated interest or the potential to contribute to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Pay range: Commensurate with training and experience.

To apply: Submit a cover letter that addresses the minimum and desirable qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, a statement of teaching experience and interests, summaries of teaching evaluations (if available), representative working paper(s), three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required upon hire). Application materials will not be returned. The University of Hawaii is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.


Application address: Applicants apply online through Job Openings for Economists at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/cand.php .

Inquiries: Inessa Love (ilove@hawaii.edu)

Date posted: October 12, 2016

Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on November 28, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.