Asst. Professor - Economics jobs in Wyoming

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Open Rank Professor – Economics 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Department of Economics in the College of Business at the University of Wyoming invites applications for three open-rank tenure-track positions beginning Fall 2024. One of these positions could come with an appointment to an endowed Chair that includes reduced teaching and discretionary research support.  We are seeking candidates that can add to the Department’s excellence in environmental, natural resource, energy, and behavioral economics. Salary, scholarly support, and benefits are competitive. 

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a productive research program, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The Department specializes in environmental and natural resource economics and has an internationally ranked PhD program. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline. 

All applicants should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and one research paper. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor should provide three reference letters through the AEA JOE system. Applicants for higher ranks should provide contact information for three references who may be contacted with permission from the candidate. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom in early January. Applications must be received by November 20, 2023 to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates may direct any questions to Professor Todd Cherry at tcherry@uwyo.edu 

The College of Business 

The University of Wyoming College of Business (http://www.uwyo.edu/business/) is AACSB accredited and is located in a state-of-the-art, Leeds-certified building. The College currently offers undergraduate degrees in economics, finance, accounting, marketing, professional sales, management, and entrepreneurship. The College offers Master of Business Administration degrees, Masters degrees in accounting, economics, and finance, and Ph.D. degrees in economics and marketing.

The Department of Economics

The Department of Economics has a history of excellence in environmental and natural resource economics and recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its internationally ranked PhD program. The department’s focus on environmental and natural resources is complemented by strengths in energy, climate, behavioral, and public economics. The Department enjoys cutting-edge facilities, including The Teton Behavioral Lab, the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center, the University of Wyoming-National Park Service research station in the Grand Teton National Park, among other assets.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Ph.D. in economics or a closely related discipline, completed prior to start date. Interested candidates who are ABD must have completed their dissertation on or before August 26, 2024. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A demonstrated potential for or an established record of high-quality research publications. 
• Evidence of an on-going high-quality research productivity. 
• A record of effective instruction, successful student supervision, and securing external funding. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:  cover letter, curriculum vitae, and one research paper. Applicants for the rank of Assistant Professor should provide three reference letters through the AEA JOE system. Applicants for higher ranks should provide contact information for three references who may be contacted with permission from the candidate.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

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