Assistant Professor in Economics - HigherEdJobs

Position Description:

Position Announcement

TITLE: Assistant Professor in Economics.

POSITION LOCATION: Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North Dakota State University, Fargo.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Tenure track, 80% teaching, 20% research, academic year appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to develop leadership in the department's teaching and research programs in economics. Teaching responsibilities will include principles and intermediate macroeconomics, as well as a senior- or graduate-level course in the candidate's field of expertise. The teaching load will include four to five courses per year depending upon the department's needs and the candidate's research and teaching interests. The successful candidate will be required to establish a high quality research program. Faculty evaluations in the department are based on effective teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; successful publication in leading disciplinary journals; active participation in professional activities; satisfactory service to the department, university, state, and profession; and successful pursuit of extramural funding sufficient to support an active research program.

SALARY AND RANK: The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.

POSITION AVAILABLE: August 16, 2013. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2012 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit 1) a letter of application with a statement of principal qualifications and interests, 2) a complete curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three professional references, 3) a job market paper, 4) all university transcripts, 5) copies of teaching evaluations, if available, and 6) up to three additional research papers to http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/2607 All documents must be submitted in pdf format and electronic submission of application is required. Letters of reference will be requested from short-listed candidates after the initial screening of applications. Questions may be directed to Dr. Dragan Miljkovic, Chair of the Search Committee, at Dragan.Miljkovic@ndsu.edu.

About the Department, the University, and the Region

The Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics has developed strong regional support for the excellence of its teaching, research, and outreach programs. The Department is composed of 17 tenure-track faculty, 2 research professors, and 13 lecturers and research or Extension specialists. Faculty in the Department are actively involved in interdisciplinary research and teaching, especially in collaboration with the Great Plains Institute of Food Safety, the School of Natural Resource Sciences, and the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. The Department currently offers three undergraduate majors (Economics, Agricultural Economics, and Agribusiness) and two M.S. degrees (Agribusiness and Applied Economics and International Agribusiness). A Quantitative Economics track was recently added to the Economics major which encourages coursework in mathematics and statistics. The Department contributes to several interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs at North Dakota State University.

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university, ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education among the top 108 public and private universities in the country. NDSU is in the elite category of "Research Universities/Very High Research Activity". NDSU has more than 14,000 students from 47 states and more than 80 countries. Recent improvements in research activities have elevated the University's research rankings and increased research budgets through greater success in attaining extramural funding.

Fargo-Moorhead enjoys one of the strongest economies of the Upper Midwest. Growth is driven by financial services, technology and software firms, agricultural manufacturing and food processing, and retailing. Fargo-Moorhead is the largest metropolitan area between Minneapolis and Spokane, Washington. In the past few years, several magazines have proclaimed Fargo-Moorhead as one of the most stress-free metropolitan areas in America. "Quality of Life" is one of the most often-repeated phrases that people use when describing the region. The Fargo-Moorhead community has many qualities that contribute to this reputation, including an excellent K-12 educational system, three universities (NDSU, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and Concordia College), advanced medical technology, a progressive business community, clean air and water, and a low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas. A recent study by the Lung Association ranked Fargo as one of two U.S. cities with the cleanest air. Fargo-Moorhead is a bustling and active metropolitan area of approximately 180,000 people offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, as well as an active and diverse visual and performing arts community.

NDSU is an EO/AA Employer. This position is exempt from North Dakota Veterans' Preference requirements. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

1. an earned Ph.D. in economics by date of appointment;

2. expertise in methods necessary to conduct high-quality research;

3. effective oral communication skills;

4. effective written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. ability to publish research results in professional journals;

2. evidence of teaching effectiveness;

3. research interest in one or more of the following areas: macroeconomics, econometrics, financial economics, international economics;

4. ability to obtain extramural support for research activities.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit:

1. job market paper (Other Document 1)

2. copies of teaching evaluations and (Other Document 2)

3. up to three additional research papers (Other Document 3)

Letters of reference will be requested from short-listed candidates after the initial screening of applications.

Special Conditions:

This position is exempt from North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175668814

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