Washington State University

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Washington State University – School of Economic Sciences, Assistant Professor.
Applications are invited for Assistant Professor in Economics in the School of Economic Sciences (SES) with a primary field in econometrics. This 9-month, permanent, full-time tenure-track faculty position begins August 16, 2020, or as negotiated, at the main campus in Pullman.

Responsibilities include publishing high quality peer-reviewed research in the field of econometrics as broadly defined including applications within secondary fields of interest, teaching graduate and/or undergraduate topics in econometrics or related fields, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and participating as appropriate in committees and other service activities in SES, CAHNRS, and WSU. The successful candidate will develop internationally-recognized economics research programs in the area of econometrics. The successful candidate will cooperate with internal and external research colleagues to identify research priorities, seek external research funding, conduct collaborative projects, and disseminate results in appropriate peer-reviewed academic journals. Teaching responsibilities include courses as needed by the School in the successful applicant’s area of expertise.

Required: Earned PhD in economics or closely related field by the date of hire, and specialization in econometrics. Preferred: Evidence of strong training in econometric theory and of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to: apply econometrics in economic problem settings; develop and implement a nationally recognized research program leading to scholarly publications in the theory and application of econometrics, and/or application of econometrics to other fields of economics; work effectively with colleagues, including collaborative research in econometrics or related fields; work with a variety of audiences, including persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds; obtain competitive extramural funding commensurate with career stage; and teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels. Screening begins November 1, 2019; and will continue until position is filled. To apply, visit www.wsujobs.com. Applications must include: 1) letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) at least one (no more than three) scholarly research paper(s); 4) electronic copies of graduate program academic transcripts (unofficial ones are acceptable); and 5) name, title, organization, phone number, and e-mail address for three people willing to serve as professional employment references. Please contact Dr. Thomas L. Marsh, Search Committee Chair, at TL_MARSH@WSU.EDU, 509-335-8597 for questions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. For a complete position description listing all required and desired qualifications and application process, visit: http://www.wsujobs.com. (Search #130356). Washington State University is an EO/AA educator and employer.