Tenure-Track Economics Associate Professor, UCLA Department of Public Policy

Company: Association for Public Policy Analysis and Managem
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

Tenure-Track Economics Associate Professor, UCLA Department of Public PolicyUniversity of California Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CAApplication Deadline: N/ARequisition Number: JPF09901The Department of Public Policy in the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs seeks to recruit one applicant for the position of Associate Professor of Public Policy. We seek scholars within economics in the fields of applied microeconomics, labor, education, public, development, health, or environmental economics. In these fields, we are particularly interested in building on our strengths in studying inequality issues. Within applied microeconomics, we also seek a scholar whose work may focus on international contexts, potentially with an emphasis on Latin America. Applicants' research should have important public policy implications, and applicants should be prepared to teach core and elective courses in microeconomics, econometrics, and other topics. A Ph.D. in Economics is required by the time of appointment.We are a multi-disciplinary department that values scholarly excellence and collegiality, within the UCLA School of Public Affairs that is home to myriad research centers. The Department and School are particularly strong in data analytics and policy analysis; environment; race and inequality; housing and transportation; social policy; urban issues; health; and youth. We offer a Master of Public Policy degree, an undergraduate Public Affairs Major, and contribute to the training of doctoral students from varied departments across campus. The Department currently includes fifteen FTE ladder faculty, as well as several senior faculty with joint appointments from other campus schools and departments, and a number of lecturers. UCLA is among the leading global universities and is the top-ranked public university in the nation.These positions are opened until filled, but early applications are encouraged. Applications will be accepted starting on October 15, 2024, and the selection committee will begin to review completed applications starting on November 20, 2024. Interested candidates should apply through UC Recruit: . Please submit a cover letter that provides a statement on research and a statement on teaching describes your interest in and ability to teach courses in public policy and economics courses; a curriculum vitae; a research paper; a statement of equity, diversity, and inclusion; and the names and affiliations of three references.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, bullying and other demeaning behavior, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, as well as a commitment to addressing all forms of academic misconduct, UCLA conducts targeted employment reference checks for finalists to whom departments or other hiring units would like to extend formal offers of appointment into Academic Senate faculty positions. To implement this process, UCLA requires all applicants for Academic Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled "Authorization to Release Information" into RECRUIT as part of their application. If the applicant does not include the signed authorization to release information with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete. As with any incomplete application, the application will not receive further consideration.To apply, please visit: The University of California 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: .
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