University of Florida

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The Department of Economics at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 16, 2024. This is a full-time, nine-month, time-limited, non-tenure-accruing position with a possibility of a one-year renewal for the 2025-26 academic year subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s research enterprise by conducting high quality research and preparing manuscripts for publication in leading economics journals. They will also contribute to the Department of Economics’ vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department currently offers an undergraduate major, undergraduate minor, 4+1 BA/MA program, and Ph.D. program. The Department’s curricular offerings have shifted toward placing stronger emphasis on econometric methods and data analysis in recent years. While the Department welcomes applications from all fields, applicants who can teach undergraduate and graduate courses in managerial economics and econometrics are especially encouraged to apply.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.