Emory University

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The Department of Economics at Emory University announces a special initiative to recruit excellent economists with a strong commitment and history of mentoring students from underrepresented and underserved populations. The cluster hire will contribute to our commitment to excellence and diversity in the College of Arts and Sciences. Emory University, located in Atlanta, GA, is consistently ranked among the best institutions in the U.S. and is home to many first rate programs.

Our cluster hire involves four positions:

1 tenured or tenure-track open rank (assistant associate or full professor),
2 tenure-track advanced assistant professor, and
1 lecture-track faculty.

Emory is a leading private university recognized internationally for its outstanding undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences as well as its graduate and professional schools. Together ECAS and the university’s seven graduate / professional schools feature renowned faculty and offer more than 70 undergraduate and 40 graduate degree programs, with an enrollment of nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Our department has a focus in core areas of economics and is one of the most productive programs in research output and publications in top journals. Emory College’s tradition of exceptional teaching and mentorship of undergraduates will be enhanced through this special initiative. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented demographics in the sciences. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Senior candidates must be established scholars who are thought leaders, with worldwide reputations and a relevant research agenda and a taste for active leadership, mentorship, and cutting-edge scholarship. Junior candidates must have a distinguished record of scholarly activities and accomplishments and an active research agenda. Candidates for all positions must have a PhD and a record of teaching excellence. The qualified candidates must have a record of teaching and mentorship of students of diverse backgrounds.

Applications should include a cover letter that must include a Statement of Contributions to Diversity – a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. A curriculum vita, research statement, and three reference names should also be submitted, ALL sent through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/67866. Files completed by October 30, 2019, will be given full consideration. Skype interviews will commence on October 15, 2019.