Job Description
Stephenson Family Distinguished Professor in Economics Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Economics - 255150
Minimum Qualifications The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is pleased to invite applications for the endowed Stephenson Family Distinguished Professorship in Economics position housed in the Department of Economics.
To be considered for this position candidates must hold a PhD in Economics and be at the academic rank of associate professor or full professor.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) N/A
License/Certification Required N/A
Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Economics is an intellectually vibrant place that values excellence in both research and teaching, and has well-established strengths in environmental, resource, experimental and behavioral economics. The Department of Economics is committed to fostering an economics profession that is open to all and believes that a diverse profession encourages the highest quality teaching and scholarship. Achieving this goal requires that we foster academic discourse in an intellectual environment that is respectful and collegial for all. The successful candidate will contribute to this goal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Stephenson Family Distinguished Professorship in Economics is open to the academic ranks of full professor as a distinguished professor, or associate professor as distinguished scholar. The professorship holder will maintain a high level of professional service and leadership beyond the University.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain a nationally and internationally recognized research program in applied econometrics, with a focus on environmental and resource economics, and/or experimental and behavioral economics. The department seeks individuals with an outstanding publication record, a strong record of or potential for external research funding, proven excellence as a teacher, and an interest in participating in service activities. In particular, the department seeks candidates with the willingness and expertise to teach courses in applied econometrics and statistics at the undergraduate level, and the graduate level for programs such as Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics and Master of Business Administration.
The successful candidate will hold a 9-month faculty position. The initial appointment to this endowed distinguished professorship will be for a period of five years and will be renewable based upon annual performance.
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/11/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/01/2024
To apply, visit Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
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