Assistant Professor of Economics

About the role

The Department of Economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in econometrics. We seek candidates who combine methodological depth in econometrics with a strong research interest in applied microeconomics (e.g., urban, industrial organization, labor, education, health, or public), applying modern econometric tools to policy-relevant questions. The Department of Economics has a national reputation for excellence in applied microeconomic research and econometrics, and offers B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., and combined degree programs. It is housed within the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and we seek candidates with interdisciplinary interests. Successful candidates may be invited to affiliate with one of Maxwell’s fourteen interdisciplinary research centers and institutes.

Qualifications

• Completed, or expect to complete prior to appointment, a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field.
• Show clear promise of a research record warranting a tenure-track appointment in economics.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach econometrics at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in econometrics, together with courses in their areas of expertise in applied microeconomics, with a teaching load appropriate for a productive scholar.
• Advise doctoral dissertations and serve on doctoral committees and comprehensive examination committees.
• Maintain an independent and externally visible research program in econometrics and publish in leading peer-reviewed economics journals, including those specializing in econometrics and statistics.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.