Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics
Advertiser: Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: 235 McCormick Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22904, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2023-08-25
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 18 Nov 2022
Application deadline: 15 Jan 2023 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)
Current search status: Reviewing applications
Posting end date: 15 Jan 2023
Ad text:

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia seeks to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position in public policy and economics with a start date in Fall 2023. We invite applications from candidates who have earned their doctorate in economics, quantitative public policy, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. Fields of interest include, but are not limited to: development, education, environmental, health, labor, and public economics. Within these fields, we have a special interest in policy-relevant research related to social insurance, social protection programs, inequality, and economic/social stratification.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to produce highly influential scholarship. The successful candidate must have the desire and ability to effectively teach courses on economics, research methods, public policy, and/or leadership at the undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MPP) levels and a desire and ability to contribute to the Batten mission through service and public outreach and engagement. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Built upon the strong foundation of one of the nation’s top public universities, the Batten School combines rigorous training in policy analysis with a unique emphasis on the acquisition of leadership skills. Members of the research faculty have backgrounds in economics, psychology, political science, and public administration and policy. The school is further enriched by professors of practice who bring real-world policymaking expertise to the classroom. The Batten School currently offers an MPP degree and an undergraduate major and minor in public policy and leadership, as well as multiple dual degree programs with other UVA units.

The Batten School is a dynamic cross-disciplinary school offering highly competitive teaching loads, salaries, and research support. The Batten School is committed to faculty growth and is conducting multiple searches this year. While the primary appointment is in the Batten School, a joint/courtesy appointment could be possible in the Department of Economics or other UVA schools and departments, depending on the candidate’s interests and qualifications.

Applications must be received by November 18, 2022 to receive full consideration, after which applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

To Apply

There are two steps required to complete an application:

1. Complete a profile online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0041186. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. To apply to the position:

· Complete required fields and upload a CV.

· Do not submit other supporting job market materials to Workday.

2. Submit your job market materials to https://econjobmarket.org/positions/8734 Register and upload the following required materials:

· a cover letter;

· a CV;

· a job market paper;

· a research statement;

· a teaching statement; and

· a diversity statement that describes active or potential contributions to diversity-related research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement.

· Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted to econjobmarket

For questions about the application process, please contact Jennett Murphy, Faculty Affairs Manager, tyz3ay@virginia.edu. Applicants must apply within Workday AND submit documents to econjobmarket to be considered. Applications that are missing required documents may not be given full consideration.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.

For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit http://provost.virginia.edu/dual-career.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Submission materials required
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Job market paper
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Diversity statement
  • Letters of reference: 3
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