Assistant Professor of Economics, Purdue University

Assistant Professor of Economics – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

F00: International Economics: General

F1: Trade

F4: Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance

L00: Industrial Organization: General

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek applications from candidates with research interests in international economics, international trade, and/or industrial organization.

About the Department

The Department of Economics, located in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, has a long tradition of excellence in research and teaching.  Economics faculty members are leaders in their respective fields.  The Economics department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

About the College

Since its inception, the Krannert School of Management has been widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the country. https://krannert.purdue.edu/

Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). In addition to the Krannert School of Management, Purdue University’s additional strengths in Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts, and Health and Human Sciences contribute to a robust research and educational environment.  The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries.

Requirements and Application Instructions

The position requires a Ph.D. in economics or closely related field.  Successful candidates must be able to effectively teach courses in the candidate’s area of study at the PhD level and advise PhD student research.

The position is a full-time, academic –year appointment. The appointment will begin August 2022.   

Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction and engagement.  Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. Applicants must submit: 1) full vita 2) a sample of written work 3) statement on diversity and inclusion 4) three letters of recommendation. 

This is a two-part application. All candidates must apply online at http://www.econjobmarket.org.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately.  Preliminary interviews and seminar visits will begin January 2022.  A background check will be required for employment in these positions. 

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.