Professor or Associate Professor of Economics
About The Position
The Department of Economics at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA, USA, seeks to fill a tenured senior level position as Professor or Associate Professor of Economics. We will consider highly qualified scholars from all fields of economics. A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the appointment date for both ranks. Candidates for Associate Professor of Economics must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have an established reputation in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates for Professor of Economics must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field, evidence of a substantial record of advanced research, and leadership in their field of specialization. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications. Applicants must apply through Penn State’s Job Posting Board . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the appointment date for both ranks.
- Candidates for Associate Professor of Economics must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have an established reputation in scholarly achievement.
- Candidates for Professor of Economics must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field, evidence of a substantial record of advanced research, and leadership in their field of specialization.
- Applicants must apply through Penn State’s Job Posting Board.
- Successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Research
- Service
Benefits
- Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays.
- Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more details information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
