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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the fields of experimental, behavioral or Applied Microeconomics. Exceptionally well-qualified applicants at the associate level may also be considered.
Education and Experience
Candidates for both ranks must have earned a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field by the position's start date. Candidates should have research experience in Experimental methods, whether with laboratory, field, or online subject pools. A solid background in microeconomic theory is valued as well. Candidates for the Assistant Professor Rank will be expected to have an active research agenda that demonstrates the candidate's potential to publish in high-quality scholarly journals. The duties of this rank will involve engaging in effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Candidates for the Associate Professor Rank will be expected to have an active research agenda that demonstrates evidence of an established reputation in scholarly achievement. The duties of this rank will involve engaging in effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Academic Environment
The Risk Management Department is home to faculty in Actuarial Science, Business Economics, Business Law, Enterprise Risk Management, International Business, and Real Estate. It houses the Laboratory for Economics Management and Auctions (LEMA), which is a laboratory environment in which the object of study can be manipulated in a controlled way.
The internationally ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business prepares students for professional success now and across their careers. Within a vibrant intellectual community, we are a source of expertise, research, and talent that influences the business practices of tomorrow. At Smeal, we are building connections, creating opportunities, and producing results. The strategic priorities of integrity, diversity, and sustainability form the foundation on which the Penn State Smeal College of Business is built. In and out of our classrooms, across our departments and programs, and throughout our global network of alumni and partners, we are a business school responsive to the demands of business today.
Application Requirements
Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement; evidence of teaching effectiveness if available; and at least one research paper. The candidate must also provide at least 3 letters of recommendation.
Applications should be submitted by December 15th, 2023 but review of applications will begin immediately. If you have questions about the position, please send an email to rm@smeal.psu.edu
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the fields of experimental, behavioral or Applied Microeconomics. Exceptionally well-qualified applicants at the associate level may also be considered.
Education and Experience
Candidates for both ranks must have earned a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field by the position's start date. Candidates should have research experience in Experimental methods, whether with laboratory, field, or online subject pools. A solid background in microeconomic theory is valued as well. Candidates for the Assistant Professor Rank will be expected to have an active research agenda that demonstrates the candidate's potential to publish in high-quality scholarly journals. The duties of this rank will involve engaging in effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Candidates for the Associate Professor Rank will be expected to have an active research agenda that demonstrates evidence of an established reputation in scholarly achievement. The duties of this rank will involve engaging in effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Academic Environment
The Risk Management Department is home to faculty in Actuarial Science, Business Economics, Business Law, Enterprise Risk Management, International Business, and Real Estate. It houses the Laboratory for Economics Management and Auctions (LEMA), which is a laboratory environment in which the object of study can be manipulated in a controlled way.
The internationally ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business prepares students for professional success now and across their careers. Within a vibrant intellectual community, we are a source of expertise, research, and talent that influences the business practices of tomorrow. At Smeal, we are building connections, creating opportunities, and producing results. The strategic priorities of integrity, diversity, and sustainability form the foundation on which the Penn State Smeal College of Business is built. In and out of our classrooms, across our departments and programs, and throughout our global network of alumni and partners, we are a business school responsive to the demands of business today.
Application Requirements
Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement; evidence of teaching effectiveness if available; and at least one research paper. The candidate must also provide at least 3 letters of recommendation.
Applications should be submitted by December 15th, 2023 but review of applications will begin immediately. If you have questions about the position, please send an email to rm@smeal.psu.edu
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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