Head, Department of Economics
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About The Position
Auburn University and the College of Liberal Arts seek a transformative leader who is deeply committed to culture and change to serve as the next head of the Department of Economics. The Department of Economics is currently composed of 13 tenure-track professors and three full-time lecturers. Research specialties include applied microeconomics, economics of education, economic history, environmental economics, health economics, international economics, labor economics, and macroeconomics. In addition to a thriving undergraduate program, the department offers, in conjunction with the Department of Agricultural Economics and the Department of Forestry, a Ph.D. program in applied economics. The Department is one of fourteen units that make up Auburn's College of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the dean, the next head will be responsible for visioning, strategic planning, operations, finances, faculty affairs, academic and research programs, external relations, and fundraising supporting the department's aspirations. They will develop a vision for the future; evolve the curriculum; recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff; further and develop collaborative relationships within the department and across the College; conduct long-range planning and advocate for the department; and enhance the visibility, brand, and reputation of the department. The new leader will support and nurture an environment where creativity, research, and engagement thrive. The department head is a full-time, 12-month administrative position; appointment will be for an initial term of 5 years that may be renewed contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews and continued need.
