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Assistant Professor, Applied Microeconomics

Tenure Stream

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Bryan School has approximately 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students and 116 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments and programs. Approximately 41 percent of the School’s faculty are women, and approximately 30 percent are minorities, and the School is striving to improve both percentages. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors and accolades. The faculty and students are both impressive. For example, in 2019 its tenure stream faculty members averaged 2.3 peer reviewed journal articles each (15 in 11 different FT50 journals), plus 19 others in A or A+ journals, published 8 books, secured $1.2 million in sponsored research, and occupied 78 editorial positions with peer reviewed journals (editor, associate editor, or editorial board member). Students have traditionally performed well in national and regional competitions. More information about the School may be found at the following URL: http://bryan.uncg.edu.

UNCG is a diverse University of approximately 20,000 students and approximately 1,160 full- and part-time faculty members housed in seven colleges and schools. It has a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service, all of which are guided by the University’s focus on access, excellence, and impact. The University was recently named among the Top 25 in the nation for social mobility by U. S. News and World Report. Insight Into Diversity magazine has awarded UNCG the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for three years in a row due to its strong commitment and support for inclusive excellence. This is in addition to its strong academic rankings in many disciplines. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a High-Research Activity University, in 2019-20 the faculty and staff were awarded more than $42 million in external grants and contracts. One way UNCG measures impact is through community-engaged and public service activities. In 2019-20, UNCG engaged in 118 such activities with 289 community partners. (This does not include most of the Bryan School’s 300+ consulting projects with organizations.)

Greensboro is the third largest city in NC with approximately 290,000 people (about one-half persons of color) in a CSA of some 1.8 million. Ideally located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, Greensboro is a vibrant and diverse city only a few hours from either beach or mountain. The city boasts a rapidly developing fine arts center, child friendly venues and a multitude of outdoor amenities. With seven higher education institutions in the immediate area, a large industrial base, and proximity to the Research Triangle and Charlotte, it is an attractive location for dual career families.

The Department of Economics of the Bryan School of Business & Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications in Economics for up to three tenure stream positions to begin August 1, 2021. Positions are subject to budget availability and two are contingent on retirements. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

For this position, the Department seeks candidates at the Assistant Professor level whose research is in applied microeconomics. The Department currently has faculty researching and teaching in health, education, public, labor, and environmental economics. The candidate’s research should contribute synergies to the Department’s existing research strengths. Candidates who will complete the Ph.D. in economics, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2021, shall be considered.

The Department of Economics (http://economics.uncg.edu) offers a B.A., a B.S., an M.A. in Applied Economics, two graduate certificates, and a Ph.D. focused on applied microeconomics. The Department contributes to both the undergraduate business core and the MBA core. Teaching is a mandatory part of the position and the selected candidate will likely teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department has specific graduate teaching needs in applied microeconomic theory.

The Department of Economics at UNCG is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and providing equal access to opportunities. Applications are encouraged from economists belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in the discipline. With 50 percent students of color and over 30 percent first-generation students, the Bryan School takes great pride in being one of the most diverse business schools in the UNC system. UNCG has a history as the women’s college of the UNC system, has been designated a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), and is the top performer for social mobility in North Carolina, according to U. S. News and World Report.

AA/EOE: UNCG is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please email us at askeeo@uncg.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified prior to start date.

UNCG participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Candidates who will complete the Ph.D. in economics, or a closely related field, by August 1, 2021, shall be considered.

Tenure Track

For consideration, all candidates must submit an electronic application and materials through this SpartanTalent posting. Documents to upload should include:

• a cover letter
• vita
• research samples
• evidence of teaching effectiveness
• a diversity statement, if available. The diversity statement should address past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Applicants will also be required to enter the contact information for at least three professional/academic references for soliciting letters of recommendation via the SpartanTalent platform.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Timing of interviews will be conducted based on the AEA Guidance on Timeline for 2020-21 Economics Job Cycle.

Commensurate with experience

Economics - 11802

11/02/2020

12/01/2020

Yes

1.000

Permanent

9

Exempt

Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F

Inside - C