Associate or Full Professor (w/tenure) - Theory- Department of Economics

Position Overview

Position title : Associate Professor of Economics; Professor of Economics

Salary range : The current salary range for Associate Professor (w / tenure) is $124,800 - $168,000 and for Professor $139,800 - $246,900 (9-month academic year salaries); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than these ranges, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start : 07 / 01 / 2025

Application Window

Open date : September 30, 2024

Next review date : Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time) - Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, Jan 3, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time) - Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a position at the Associate Professor (w / tenure) or Professor rank (100% time), with an expected start date of July 1, 2025. The field is economic theory. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Applicants who do not currently hold a tenured position will be considered, but they must meet the standards for appointment as a tenured faculty member.

The Social Sciences Division and the Department of Economics both highly value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and we are interested in candidates who will contribute to DEIB in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence. The University is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.

The Department of Economics is among the largest teaching and research departments at UC Berkeley, and is consistently ranked among the top five in its field worldwide. The department employs approximately 17 departmental staff, 40 ladder-rank faculty, and maintains a total academic membership of approximately 70 including joint appointments, lecturers, visiting faculty and active emeritus.

The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree is required at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

None

Preferred qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics or a related field by the start date. The ideal candidates will be scholars focusing on research in economic theory and have an outstanding track record of research and publications. They will have demonstrated the ability to elaborate the implications of their research for undergraduates and Ph.D. students, and will have demonstrated strong contributions in teaching, mentoring, service, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research - Statement on current research agenda and future interests, discussing research accomplishments and proposed plans, including inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - Statement addressing past and / or potential contributions to distinguished teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Teaching Evaluations - Teaching evaluation summaries and student feedback (comments) for courses recently taught, e.g. in the last two academic years.
• Statement of Service - Discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and / or public service, including activities that would further the University's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals.
• Authorization of Release of Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.

Reference requirements

3-4 required (contact information only) - Letters of references will only be solicited once a candidate is selected as the finalist to be considered for an appointment.

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.berkeley.edu / JPF04601

Help contact : emilschissel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Job location : Berkeley, CA

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Salary : $139,800 - $246,900