Professor

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Tulane University’s Economics Department, together with the Stone Center for Latin American Studies, invites applications and nominations for the Samuel Z. Stone Chair in Economics, beginning July 2027. The department is in the School of Liberal Arts and emphasizes applied policy analysis in development and poverty, education and labor, health, and public finance. It partners with Tulane’s interdisciplinary Latin Americanist community through the Stone Center.

The Stone Chair will advance research on Latin American economies, train future specialists, and support Louisiana’s efforts to strengthen economic ties with the region. The university seeks a distinguished researcher and educator who will deepen understanding of Latin American economies and enhance the department’s and university’s regional focus. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, selected working papers, and three references. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Distinguished researcher and educator.

Responsibilities

• Advance research on Latin American economies.
• Train future specialists.
• Support Louisiana’s efforts to strengthen economic ties with the region.
• Deepen understanding of Latin American economies and enhance the department’s and university’s regional focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed