Purdue University

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Clinical Assistant/ Associate Professor of Economics
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A1 General Economics
A2 Economic Education and Teaching of Economics

The Department of Economics invites applications for a Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor. The individual hired in this role will also serve as Director of the Economics Department’s Undergraduate Program.

About the Department
The Department of Economics, located in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, has a long tradition of excellence in research and teaching. Economics faculty members are leaders in their respective fields. The Economics department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

About the College
Since its inception, the Krannert School of Management has been widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the country. https://krannert.purdue.edu/

Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). In addition to the Krannert School of Management, Purdue University’s additional strengths in Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts, and Health and Human Sciences contribute to a robust research and educational environment. The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries.

About the Position
The individual hired will serve as Director of the Economics Department’s Undergraduate Program and assume an 18 credit hour per year teaching responsibility (the equivalent of 3 undergraduate courses per semester). The Undergraduate Program Director will work closely with academic advisors in the Krannert School of Management and the Department Head to grow the major and continually develop and implement curricular improvements. Teaching responsibilities for this position may involve some courses for the Department’s online Master’s Program in addition to offerings at the undergraduate level.

Requirements and Application Instructions
This position requires a Ph.D. in economics or closely related field and is a full-time, academic–year appointment. The position will begin August 2022.

Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals that promote a climate of diversity and inclusion. Applicants must submit: 1) a full vita, 2) evidence of teaching experiences and effectiveness and/or effectiveness in administration, 3) a statement on diversity and inclusion, and 4) three letters of recommendation.

All candidates must apply online at http://www.econjobmarket.org.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Preliminary interviews and seminar visits will begin January 2022. A background check is required for employment.

Purdue University as an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.