The Department of Economics at San Diego State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in labor economics. The department’s strengths lie in applied microeconomic analysis of public policy and applied micro-econometrics. The successful candidate will have a promising applied microeconomic research agenda that will lead to regular publications in top scholarly journals, be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate and master’s levels and contribute to the Department’s public policy cluster. Candidates with research interests in the economics of immigration and a subfield in development economics are particularly encouraged. The position will begin in August 2020 and the successful candidate must have completed their PhD by August 20, 2020. Salary will be commensurate with experience and the California State University salary schedule. Advanced assistant professors with a strong record of scholarly publications are encouraged to apply.

San Diego State University is a highly diverse campus community with a student population of over 36,000 and approximately 5,849 faculty and staff. SDSU is currently designated as a Doctoral / Research-Intensive University by the Carnegie Foundation. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 84 areas, masters in 76 and doctorates in 21. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, political ideology, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

The search committee will begin screening applications on November 22, 2019, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/69243. A complete application will include the following: (1) a cover letter that includes a discussion of the applicant’s academic research and teaching interests; (2) Curriculum Vitae; (3) job market paper; and (4) three letters of recommendation. For questions, please contact Prof. Ron Shadbegian rshadbegian@sdsu.edu or Prof. Joe Sabia at jsabia@sdsu.edu. Information about the Department of Economics at San Diego State University can be found at http://economics.sdsu.edu/.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirement set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.