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Assistant Professor of Economics - Econometrics/Behavioral

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor in Economics
Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 3 for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $108,700-$228,700. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later.

Application Window

Open date: October 4, 2024

Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in econometrics or behavioral economics (including experimental economics). Other specializations will not be considered. The ideal candidate will contribute teaching and mentoring excellence to serve our graduate program and our large and highly diverse undergraduate major. 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. This is a full-time 100% appointment position with a proposed start date of July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Applicants must have their Ph.D. conferred by appointment start date. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. Applicants must specialize in the fields of econometrics or behavioral economics (including experimental economics) to be eligible for consideration.

Preferred qualifications

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

The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated research program within the field of econometrics or behavioral economics (including experimental economics)

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/JPF02841

Help contact: alibrieske@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA