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Assistant Professor -- Economics -- Department of Economics
Position overview
Position titles:Assistant Professor of Economics
Assistant Professor of Economics
Application Window
Open date: October 10, 2024
Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for one or more tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank, 100% time. The field is Open.
The Social Sciences Division, and the Department of Economics, both highly value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and we are interested in candidates who will contribute to DEIB in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence. The University is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The Department of Economics is among the largest teaching and research departments at UC Berkeley, and is consistently ranked among the top five in its field worldwide. The department employs 17 departmental staff, approximately 40 ladder-rank faculty, and maintains a total academic membership of approximately 70 including joint appointments, lecturers, visiting faculty and active emeritus.
The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available on this website.
Qualifications
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international) degree-granting program at the time of application.
ENTRY LEVEL:
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics or a related field completed by date of appointment preferred.
LATERAL LEVEL:
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics or a related field; candidates that hold an active tenure-track faculty position.
Application Requirements by Level
ENTRY LEVEL
Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics
The entry level search pool is intended for applicants who have a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or are enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international) degree-granting program at the time of application, and who do not already hold a tenure-track assistant professor position.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Research Paper - Job Market Paper
Statement on Teaching - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Include discussion of mentoring experiences and approach, including past efforts and future plans to foster equitable and inclusive research environments. For more information, refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare, Faculty Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/academic-recruitment/faculty-contributions-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging
Statement on Research - Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research. For more information, refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare, Faculty Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/academic-recruitment/faculty-contributions-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form
- 3-4 letters of reference required
Reference letters must be requested by the deadline to have a complete application in APRecruit, but the search committee expects to receive the letters by the deadline, or asap afterwards.
LATERAL LEVEL
Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics
The lateral search pool is intended for applicants who hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), who are at more advanced stages in their career, e.g. those who hold an active tenure-track assistant professor position, or a position equivalent to assistant professor (e.g., at an international university), and will be considered among a group of candidates at similar career stages.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Research Paper - Job Market Paper
Statement on Teaching - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Include discussion of mentoring experiences and approach, including past efforts and future plans to foster equitable and inclusive research environments. For more information, refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare, Faculty Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/academic-recruitment/faculty-contributions-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging
Statement on Research - Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research. For more information, refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare, Faculty Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at: https://ofew.berkeley.edu/academic-recruitment/faculty-contributions-advancing-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging.
(Optional)Teaching Evaluations - It is strongly recommended to provide teaching evaluation summaries and student feedback (comments) for any courses taught as an assistant professor.
(Optional)Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form
- 3-4 required (contact information only)
References will only be requested at the stage that a candidate is selected as a finalist for the position.
Help contact: facrecruit-econ@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.