Appalachian State University

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The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level to begin Fall 2018. The department seeks candidates that have or will develop a distinguished research program in any area of economics, but preference for one position will be given to candidates that can contribute to the department’s strength in experimental and/or environmental economics. The appointees are expected to maintain an active research agenda leading to publications in quality peer-reviewed journals, to provide quality instruction, and to participate in service activities. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but a Ph.D. in economics is required by August 2018.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the university has approximately 18,000 students, primarily in bachelors and masters programs in both liberal arts and applied fields. The Department of Economics is intellectually vibrant and values excellence in both research and teaching. The campus is located in Boone NC, a picturesque college town that sits atop the Blue Ridge Mountains. Additional information about the department, the university, and the surrounding area is located at: http://economics.appstate.edu/.

Applicants must submit a complete application consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one recent paper, an unofficial copy of their graduate transcript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference. Applications should be submitted via the JOE network. The initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications completed by November 15, 2017 will receive full consideration for an interview at the AEA meetings in Philadelphia.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact John Dawson (dawsonjw@appstate.edu). Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report. Proper documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.