Assistant Professor of Economics
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Job posting number: #7287649 (Ref:BSU45421)
Posted: October 23, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Department of Economics at Ball State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track professor position beginning August 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in excellent scholarship and teaching and contribute to the university and the profession.
The Department of Economics offers an exciting opportunity and welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics beginning August 2025.
Job Function:
The Department of Economics at Ball State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track professor position beginning August 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in excellent scholarship and teaching and contribute to the university and the profession.
Minimum Experience:
PhD in economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. (ABD near completion at the time of application will be considered, but the degree must be completed by the date of appointment.)
A commitment to Ball State University’s Enduring Values, including a commitment to societal impact and a genuine interest in business and markets as a force for good.
A commitment to Ball State University’s Enduring Values, including a commitment to societal impact and a genuine interest in business and markets as a force for good.
Preferred Experience:
Research: The successful candidate must show evidence of an active research agenda within Applied Econometrics or Applied Microeconomics at the Assistant level or at the advanced Assistant level.
Teaching: Exhibit exceptional teaching skills in university-level economics courses for at least one semester (four months). Ability to inspire students’ interest in economics and econometrics while helping them develop a solid understanding of the concepts and their practical applications.
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