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Walter J. Mead Endowed Chair in Economics Open Field

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Position description

The Department of Economics invites applications for the Walter J. Mead Chair in Economics. The appointment to the Mead Chair will be made at the full professor level to a distinguished scholar in Economics. The position is open to exceptional candidates in all fields. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and the names of three references. For primary consideration, apply by December 15, 2014 for a July 1, 2015 effective date. Thereafter, the position is open until filled. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

CONTACT: Peter Rupert, Chair, Department of Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9210. Rupert@econ.ucsb.edu

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required