Assistant Professor- Open Field, Economics, W. P. Carey School of Business, ASU

The candidate must conduct research at the highest levels that can be published at the top journals in Economics; teach economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level; serve as a research mentor to doctoral students; and interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the intellectual atmosphere of the department. 

The W. P. Carey School of Business values our cultural and intellectual diversity and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.  We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.

Required Qualifications:

1) A PhD in economics or a closely related field; ABD candidates must successfully defend their dissertation by July 1, 2022.  2) A promising and ambitious research agenda.

Desired Qualifications: 

1) A strong research agenda in Applied Microeconomics, with ideally published or forthcoming papers in premier academic journals; 2) Teaching experience

Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter that addresses the above criteria; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) research paper(s); 4) a statement (one page maximum) addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance W. P. Carey’s commitment to inclusive excellence and; 5) up to four confidential letters of recommendations. Only electronic applications will be accepted via http://apply.interfolio.com/95691.

The application deadline is November 19, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled

Department of Economics: Faculty members publish their work in the top journals of their fields, are key contributors to prestigious associations and editorial boards, and regularly present their research papers at major institutions and conferences around the world. Many top researchers visit the department to present their work at regular seminars and conferences. All this translates into high quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  For more information about the Department of Economics, please see https://wpcarey.asu.edu/economics-degrees.

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with more than 15,000 students and 100,000 alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

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