Asst. Professor - Economics jobs in Lansing, MI

Asst. Professor - Economics teaches courses in the discipline area of economics. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Economics provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Economics typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Data Science and Economics
  • Public Sector Consultants
  • Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Classification         Full-time employment; exempt from overtime
    Reports to              Vice President
    Summary                The director is responsible for leading the firm’s quantitative research and analysis services. In this
                                     hands-on leadership position, you will manage a team of data scientists and provide technical                                             expertise in designing and leading economic analyses; performing high-level quantitative analysis;                                     researching, analyzing, and writing reports and strategy documents related to local, state, and                                             national policy issues; establishing and implementing processes for data quality assurance across                                       the firm; and guiding staff in translating data to practical information for our clients.

     

    Essential Duties

    • Leads a team of data scientists in the provision of data services, overseeing team performance and ensuring the firm’s capabilities align with client needs
    • Serves as the firm’s data science expert, providing research expertise, analyses, and interpretation of complex market and economic issues for staff and clients
    • Collaborates with project managers and other team members to scope and budget projects, including assessing available and needed data and determining appropriate methodologies and tools
    • Develops and implements strategies to ensure data quality control and assurance, in collaboration with firm leaders and project managers
    • Leads economic impact and contribution analyses, including designing models and developing reports in collaboration with consulting staff
    • Mentors and guides data scientists and other team members in data methods resulting in high-quality, accurate project deliverables completed on time and on budget
    • Conducts, translates, and analyzes public policy research using mathematical and statistical methods to investigate, analyze, and interpret data across policy content areas
    • Maintains the firm’s data analytics and visualization software and subscription platforms, managing license usage, training staff, and staying informed on the latest tools to best serve our clients
    • Develops systems and tools for efficiency and efficacy related to data services provided by the firm

    Expectations of All PSCers

    • Collaborates and communicates well with staff and clients in a fast-paced environment with diverse people and projects, fostering a supportive, creative working environment for all PSC colleagues
    • Demonstrates initiative, critical thinking, and sound judgment to generate ideas, work approaches, presentation of information, and issue resolution
    • Manages workload effectively while engaged in multiple projects concurrently with high accuracy and attention to detail, seeking clarification when appropriate
    • Adheres to PSC’s quality assurance processes
    • Seeks areas of personal growth and identifies steps toward success, including mentorship, ongoing learning, and professional development opportunities
    • Is occasionally available beyond regular work hours as necessary to respond to staff and firm needs

    Core Competencies

    Technical Expertise
    Possesses technical expertise in input-output models for economic impact and contribution analyses, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), statistical analysis (including descriptive analytics, inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing), data cleaning, and at least one programming or database language (e.g., Python, R, SQL)

    Business Acumen
    Understands the intersection of data analytics and public policy research; is knowledgeable in current and future policies, trends, and information affecting the firm’s delivery of data services; is adept at making decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information

    Communication
    Is able to translate complex data into easily understandable concepts; communicates results to project managers and clients in an insightful and engaging manner; can synthesize complex information for a variety of audiences

    Project Management
    Can organize people and activities, understands how to develop work into efficient workflow, anticipates opportunities for synergy and integration in project execution, demonstrates broad knowledge and perspective, utilizes project resources in an efficient and effective manner to keep projects on task and budget
     

    Qualifications

    • A bachelor's degree in economics, finance, statistics, public policy or a related quantitative filed is required; a master's degree in economics, finance, statistics, public policy, or another relevant field is preferred
    • A minimum of eight years of relevant work experience and two years of experience leading a team is required
    • Advanced proficiency in economic impact and contribution analyses (using IMPLAN, REMI or similar modes with multipliers) and data visualization (using tools such as Tableau)
    • Advanced-level competency with Excel and significant experience with a statistical software such as SPSS, Stata, SAS or similar tools
    • Skills in survey development and analysis or labor market analysis required

    Compensation

    • Salary range:  $148,400 – 175,000
    • Eligibility for company profit share
    • Competitive medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary vision, and voluntary legal insurance plans
    • Company 401(k) contribution
    • Paid time off granted upon start date
    • Nine paid holidays and three paid personal days per year
    • Paid parking
  • 7 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor - Fixed Term
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 847634Work type: Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: College Of Arts And LettersDepartment: Linguistics, Languages, And Cultures 10004543Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSa...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Associate Professor-Tenure System
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 810903Work type: Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University College Of LawDepartment: Juris Doctorate Programs 40001138Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffS...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor-FixedTerm
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 914450Work type: Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: College Of EducationDepartment: Kinesiology - Ed 10014394Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary: Salary Commensurate w...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Ast/Asc/Full Professor Tenure System
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 792878Work type: Faculty/Academic StaffMajor Administrative Unit / College: College Of Arts And LettersDepartment: Religious Studies 10004716Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary: Salary Commen...
  • 19 Days Ago

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  • Dollar General
  • MIDDLETON, MI FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Barnum Conservation Policy Fellow
  • Michigan United Conservation Clubs
  • Lansing, MI
  • Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) is now accepting fellowship applications for the upcoming academic semester to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internship - North America
  • Energy Developments Pty Ltd
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Job Description Kick start your career with EDL! EDL owns and operates a global portfolio of power, hybrid and renewable...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Summer Camp Counselor (TEA)
  • City of Lansing, MI
  • Lansing, MI
  • Salary: $12.25 - $13.50 Hourly Location : Lansing, MI Job Type: Temporary Employment Agreement (TEA) Job Number: 00297 D...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure System
  • Careerbuilder
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure System Back to search results Apply now Job no: 882969 Work type: Faculty/Academ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor/Instructor Fixed Term
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Assistant Professor/Instructor Fixed Term Job no: 849881 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / C...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor-Tenure System
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Assistant Professor-Tenure System Job no: 924353 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College: ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Food Service Assistant
  • Michigan State University - Residential Hospitality Services
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Posting Details Position Information RHS Job Title Student Food Service Assistant Job Description Location: East Neighbo...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure System
  • Careerbuilder
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure System Back to search results Apply now Job no: 882969 Work type: Faculty/Academ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan. The population of its Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 464,036, while the even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, was 534,684. It was named the new state capital of Michigan in 1847, ten years after Michigan became a state. The Lansing metropolitan area,...
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Income Estimation for Asst. Professor - Economics jobs
$72,082 to $112,025
Lansing, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago