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Assistant Professor of Economics

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor in Economics
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: July 1, 2023

Application Window

Open date: October 21, 2022

Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 21, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Economics at UC Santa Barbara invites applications an assistant professor. The priority fields for this position are applied microeconomics, econometrics, and/or macroeconomics, but exceptional candidates in other fields will be considered. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. Applications will continue to be accepted until the initial review date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD or equivalent in Economics, except the dissertation, at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Applicants must have their P.h.D conferred by the anticipated start date of July 1, 2023.

Preferred qualifications

The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated research program within the field of applied microeconomics, econometrics, and/or macroeconomics.

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated commitment to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

  • Research Paper

  • Additional research paper (if applicable) (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-4 letters of reference required

Applicants should add contact information (name and email address) for at least 3 references. Letters of reference must be requested through the system.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02318

Help contact: alibrieske@ucsb.edu

Campus Information

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA