Assistant Professor in Economics (Tenure Track, F0656A1)

The Department of Economics in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with primary fields in environmental economics, public finance, or regional economics and a focus on applied econometrics. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue high-quality scholarship and teach courses applied econometrics for undergraduate and graduate classes with applications in public economics, environmental economics, or regional economics using R.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrably strong background in affirming diversity and inclusion as evidenced by professional affiliations, accomplishments, publications, and/or by documented experience working with diverse populations. The College is committed to improving economic resiliency and inclusive well-being through active community engagement. The Department plays a significant role in these efforts through faculty research and participation in the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy as well as other Centers at ODU. Candidates with experience or demonstrated willingness to support the Department's efforts in community engagement with regional businesses, nonprofits, and public entities are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates from minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates who are at the level of senior Assistant Professor are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in economics, or related field, by the position start date. This is a 10-month appointment beginning July 25, 2022. The position includes three years of summer support for well-qualified candidates. Candidates must have teaching experience and demonstrate evidence of research quality and productivity.

Our review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. We plan to conduct remote interviews via electronic conferencing to determine a set of finalists for this position. To be considered for an interview your application dossier must include: (i) a cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to ODU, outlines your research agenda, and communicates how diversity and inclusion aligns with your teaching philosophy; (ii) your curriculum vitae; (iii) three confidential letters of recommendation which will be solicited by the application site from the contact information of three professional references you provide in your application; (iv) a representative sample of your research; (v) your unofficial graduate transcript; and (vi) evidence of classroom teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations if available. Applications and materials must be submitted at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/14567.

Conditions of Employment: In accordance with Executive Directive #18 issued by Governor Ralph Northam effective September 1, 2021, all Old Dominion University employees who enter the workplace or work remotely must disclose their vaccine status to the designated university personnel.  Employees who are not fully vaccinated or who refuse to disclose their current vaccine status, must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and disclose weekly the results of those tests to designated university personnel.

Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.