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Position Description
The Department of Economics in the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences seeks an eminent scholar to fill the Edmond D. Villani Chair in Economics. The holder of the Villani Chair is expected to provide leadership for and have a transformational impact on the department in terms of research, teaching, and service.
Hiring will be at the rank of Full Professor. The position is to begin in August 2024. We welcome candidates from any field.
Qualifications:
The holder of the Villani Chair is expected to possess the following qualifications:
National and International Eminence: A distinguished reputation in their field, both nationally and internationally, preferably extending beyond academia.
Outstanding Research Output: A well-established record of exceptional research achievements, showcasing consistent productivity and the creation of high-quality, impactful research.
Forward-Looking Research Agenda: An articulated research agenda that matches the caliber of their previous research accomplishments, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing innovation and scholarly contributions.
Curricular Innovation: A proven ability to influence and enrich the department's curricular offerings, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, through innovative and relevant coursework and its delivery.
Dedication to Advising and Mentoring: A demonstrated commitment to mentoring and advising graduate students and junior faculty, with an emphasis on fostering the success of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Exemplary Service Record: An established record of service to previous institutions and the broader professional community.
Application Instructions:
Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Writing Sample
4. Submit application to: http://apply.interfolio.com/133473
Applications are due by December 31st, 2023.
For questions related to this position, please contact: Jenny Thurau at jlc349@georgetown.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.
To apply for this position, log in and choose your Applicant role (or, if you have no account, create one).Position Description
The Economics Department seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who aligns with the University's social justice objectives by conducting outstanding research and teaching in the areas of race, gender, inequality, and social justice economics.
We welcome candidates from various fields, including development, labor, health, education, criminal justice, macroeconomics and others, who are engaged in research on these topics.
During the first year in this position, the successful candidate will also hold the title of Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow. The Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellowship program is in its third year at Georgetown University. This program is designed to bring in a cohort of new faculty from a wide range of backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Provost’s Distinguished Fellows are on the tenure track and will be exempt from teaching and service duties in the first year of their appointments, and will devote their full-time effort to building their research program. Fellows will be assigned senior faculty mentors by their home departments/schools.
Subsequent to the initial year, the regular teaching load will consist of 1-2 courses per semester, spanning both undergraduate and graduate levels. The new faculty member will also instruct undergraduate courses related to social justice topics.
The demonstration of a commitment to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching/mentoring, research, and/or service. This commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion can be demonstrated in many ways, including those whose scholarship/teaching focuses on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or those who have demonstrated a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through their service activities.
For questions related to this position, please contact Jenny Thurau at jlc349@georgetown.edu
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Economics is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching as well as research.
Application Instructions:
Submit the following required materials
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Job Market Paper
4. Three confidential recommendation letters
5. DEI statement
6. Submit application to: http://apply.interfolio.com/133472
Applications are due by November 6, 2023
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.
To apply for this position, log in and choose your Applicant role (or, if you have no account, create one).