The University of Virginia's Department of Economics of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences invites applications for the newly established James H.
and Elizabeth W.
Wright Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (the position is with tenure; the distinguished professorship is a five-year renewable term).
We are interested in candidates working in all fields of economics.
Applicants should be established national and international leaders in the field, with highly influential publications along with an outstanding record of teaching undergraduates and advising Ph.
D.
students in their research.
We seek candidates dedicated to our mission and passionate about teaching in a world-class institution.
Candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and provide service to the Department, professional organizations, and the university.
The position provides the opportunity to work with a great research team and advance innovative ideas, with the support of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation.
Review of applications will begin October 13, 2023.
The positions will remain open until filled.
The anticipated appointment start date will be Fall 2024.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Ph.
D.
or terminal degree.
Experience: Three years
Visit https://apply.
interfolio.
com/130908 to apply.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
1.
A cover letter that addresses (1) Areas of research/scholarship interest; (2) Potential collaborations/projects at UVA; (3) Demonstrated experience relevant to advancing the University’s ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be citizen-leaders in a diverse and globally connected world.
2.
Curriculum vitae
3.
A recently published paper or a working paper that is currently under review or ready for submission; and
4.
Contact information for four references (Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
)
Please submit materials to two places:
1.
UVA Interfolio: https://apply.
interfolio.
com/130908
2.
Econ Job Market: https://econjobmarket.
org .
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at unw5dq@virginia.
edu .
Questions about the position should be directed to Ana Fostel at anafostel@virginia.
edu or Sarah Turner at set5h@virginia.
edu.
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.
UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area.
To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.
virginia.
edu .
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virginia.
edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.
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UVA is in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital.
Charlottesville is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.
S.
(e.
g.
, see liveability.
com) with access to outdoor activities, vibrant culture, and excellent schools and restaurants.
For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.
virginia.
edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.
virginia.
edu/benefits .
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