ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS

Xavier University, an AACSB accredited Jesuit University in the Catholic tradition, invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Economics beginning in Fall 2019. We welcome applicants with specializations in applied microeconomics, with a preference for those with fields in urban/regional economics, public economics, law and economics, health economics, and labor economics. Salary will be competitive. Faculty members typically teach nine credit hours per semester. They are expected to be excellent teachers, innovative in their approach to teaching in the undergraduate and MBA programs, and active scholars engaging in individual and collaborative research activity leading to publication in quality outlets. Applicants are expected to have completed their PhD prior to the start of the Fall 2019 semester.

To ensure consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of outstanding teaching, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a sample of written research, copies of all graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Hasan Faruq, Chair of the Search Committee, at www.aeaweb.org/joe/cand.php by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018.

PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS OF SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE 2019 AEA MEETINGS IN ATLANTA.

XAVIER UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Required Skills Required Experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must possess excellent math skills and computer skills (including advanced ability with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) Adobe Acrobat, and database construction and maintenance).
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and understand federal, state and local regulations and guidelines as they apply to quality assurance/quality control.
• Ability to learn new methods and systems.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work independently or in a team situation.
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

MENTAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical data; provide response in a timely and professional manner; able to write procedures and policies; able to communicate clearly and succinctly on a technical level.
• Must be able to document issues and resulting resolutions.
• Must be able to solve problems.
• Ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to verbally communicate with, hear and understand others.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, wrists and arms.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE):

As needed.