Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberF0505PWorking TitleOPEN RANK - Sr Asst Assoc or Full Industrial Org 2020 - Department of EconomicsDepartmentTerry College EconomicsAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia is the first public-chartered university in the nation and the Terry College is the state’s flagship business school, with undergraduate, and graduate programs consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities. The Terry College recently moved into brand new, state-of-the-art facilities.

College/Unit/Department websitehttps://www.terry.uga.edu/academics/offices/economics/Posting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleUnderutilizationMinorities & FemalesAdvertised SalaryAnticipated Start Date08/01/2020Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)Job Posting Date09/27/2019Job Closing DateOpen until filledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, full vitae, and research paper. All application documents must be submitted electronically via http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/124041. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to econasst@uga.edu. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, John Turner jlturner@uga.edu.

Location of VacancyAthens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification TitleOpen RankPay GradeFLSAFaculty RankOpen RankContract TypeTenure StatusTenure Track or TenuredMinimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline.

Position Summary

The Department of Economics in the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia seeks qualified applicants for one or more full-time positions at the assistant and/or associate and/or full professor, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2020.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline, from an AACSB accredited institution or international equivalent, at the time of appointment. A research record commensurate with rank is required for all candidates. Assistant level candidates should show promise of moving toward excellence in teaching. Demonstrated excellence in teaching economics at the graduate and/or undergraduate level is also required to be considered at the Associate and Full Professor level.

For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion & Tenure at https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure/

Additional information about Promotion & Tenure guidelines for the Terry College of Business can be found at https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/Business_2015.pdf.

To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or CertificationPreferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesPhysical DemandsIs this a Position of Trust?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a responsibility of this position?NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)YesCredit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents