Clinical Assistant/ Associate Professor of Economics
PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN
A1 General Economics
A2 Economic Education and Teaching of Economics
The Department of Economics invites applicants for two Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor positions.
About the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business
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About Purdue
Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the prestigious American Association of Universities (AAU). Purdue has a reputation for innovation, rigor, inclusivity, and free and open inquiry. The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of over 44,000 students from over 133 countries.
About the Position
The Department of Economics invites applicants for two Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate Professor positions. The individual hired will assume an 18 credit hour per year teaching responsibility (the equivalent of 3 undergraduate courses per semester).
For the first position, the successful candidate will also serve as the Assistant/Associate Director of the Economics Department's Graduate Programs. The Graduate Program Assistant / Associate Director will work closely with Director of the Department’s online Master’s Program, the Director of the Department’s Doctoral Program, and the Department Head to support and grow the Department’s graduate programs. Teaching responsibilities for this position may involve some courses for the Department’s online Master’s Program in addition to offerings at the undergraduate level.
For the second position, the successful candidate will also serve as the Director of Student Experience and Business Partnerships for the Economics Department. The Director of Student Experience and Business Partnerships will work closely with the Director of the Department’s Undergraduate Programs and the Department Head to continually develop and implement improvements in student experience and business relationships. Teaching responsibilities for this position may involve some courses for the Department’s online Master’s Program in addition to offerings at the undergraduate level.
Requirements and Application Instructions
Positions require a Ph.D. in economics or closely related field. Each position is a full-time, academic–year appointment. A background check is required. Both positions will begin August 2024.
The application process proceeds in two steps. All candidates must apply online at: http://www.econjobmarket.org.
After successful submission to Econ Job Market, a follow-up submission is required at: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/28993/
Screening of applicants will begin December 10, 2023. Preliminary interviews and seminar visits will begin January 2024. A background check is required for employment.
Purdue University as an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Paper (writing example)
- Teaching evaluations (optional)
- Teaching statement
- Letters of reference: 3