Economics Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics
The Purdue University Daniels School of Business invites applications for a Tenure-Track Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor in economics beginning Fall 2025.
About the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business The Daniels School of Business has been widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the country. Now, building on a decade-long series of major strategic investments across the university, the school of business is about to undergo a major expansion and period of investment. This expansion will bring together Purdue’s strengths in business and technology to prepare the leaders of tomorrow.
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 Assistant or Associate Professor Position
The primary responsibilities will be to conduct scholarly research, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, participate in course/curriculum development, and provide service to the Daniels School of Business, the University, and the Economics academic community.
We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and deepen our existing strengths. Candidates should have substantive research in a key sub-discipline within economics, such as econometrics, macroeconomics, international trade, industrial organization, labor economics or mathematical and quantitative methods. Purdue’s strengths in STEM and particularly engineering are also points of emphasis with topical foci including research and development, product and technological innovation, technological adoption and diffusion and their roles in economic growth, labor markets and the structure of industry. Emphasis and outward facing communication on the public policy implications of these topics is also desirable.
Requirements and Application Instructions
Positions require a Ph.D. in economics or closely related field by the position start date. Candidates must have an established track record of peer-reviewed publications in premier scholarly journals, the potential to collaborate with scholars and Ph.D. students in the DSB and demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence.
The application proceeds in two steps: After successful submission to Econ Job Market, a follow-up submission is required at: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Assistant-Professor-of-Economics/34037-en_US/
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Screening of applicants will begin October 15, 2024 and continue until position is filled. Preliminary interviews and seminar visits will begin immediately after the review process begins.
Purdue University as an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.