Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics - Carlos Alvarez College of Business, Economics
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Posted : Wednesday, May 01, 2024 09:08 PM
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11055
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The Department of Economics at the University of Texas at San Antonio's Alvarez College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in Economics at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor for Fall 2024.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) As the third-largest of nine academic universities within The University of Texas System, UTSA is a leading public Hispanic Serving Institution, Carnegie R1 University deeply committed to student success and academic excellence.
UTSA specializes in health, cybersecurity, fundamental futures, and human-social development, reflected in its urban-serving mission.
UTSA fosters an innovation ecosystem that is accelerating transdisciplinary research through public and private strategic partnerships, home to a myriad of cross-disciplinary research centers and institutes along with research core facilities, and a robust system of research development to create discovery that enables innovative and cutting-edge work.
With over 34,000 students supported by more than 1,400 faculty and 5,600 staff and student employees, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan and South Texas region.
As one of the few universities designated as both Hispanic Serving Institution and a R1 University, UTSA is committed to both learning and discovery.
UTSA is focused on advancing the educational success of many first-generation, low income, underserved, transfer, Veteran, adult learners and international students by a faculty and academic experience second to none.
UTSA is focused on promoting social and economic prosperity for our region, where 63% of its students come from San Antonio and South Texas.
More than two thirds of UTSA students come from groups traditionally underserved by higher education (with more than half of the student body identifying as Hispanic) and about half of UTSA students are the first in their families to attend a college or university.
Additionally, transfer students comprise about 40% of UTSA's total undergraduate population.
Further enhancing the already rich mosaic of our student population is UTSA's military community, which makes up approximately 15% of total students and includes active-duty military members, veterans, reserves/guard, and their spouses and dependents.
For more information about UTSA, please visit https://www.
utsa.
edu/about/.
College With about 8,000 students, the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA is one of the 30 largest business schools in the nation; is AACSB accredited; offers a variety of master's programs as well as Ph.
D.
programs in six areas; and ranks second in the nation in the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.
For more information about the college, please visit https://business.
utsa.
edu/.
Department The Department of Economics is a collegial group consisting of ten tenured and tenure-track faculty members and offers undergraduate and specialized masters degrees in economics.
The department has research strengths in empirical microeconomics and applied microeconomic theory and plans to continue developing in these areas.
For more information about the department, please visit https://business.
utsa.
edu/economics.
Position Summary The position is open to individuals with research interests in health economics and policy, including healthcare markets design and performance.
Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.
D.
in Economics (or a related area) by the employment start date.
Candidates who are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.
D.
by August 2024 will also be considered.
Candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor should demonstrate a strong potential for publishing in top field or general-interest economics journals.
Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor should have a substantial record of publications in journals and periodicals of the highest quality and currently be engaged in an active research program in the field.
Candidates should have effective teaching experience, ideally evidenced by student feedback, or otherwise demonstrate potential for success at teaching organized courses.
The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue research grants in health economics or policy, to seek collaborative opportunities across disciplines related to health, to develop courses in their research field at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate in departmental service activities.
Candidates should have good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability and desire to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students towards the advancement of the department's strategic goals.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first generation and low-income students and be committed to assisting the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Application Process Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
However, to ensure the fullest consideration applicants should submit materials by December 3, 2023.
To apply applicants must upload into the job application the following items: Required A cover letter that describes interest in position and fit in terms of research and teaching experience.
A current Curriculum Vitae.
Complete contact information for at least three academic references.
One recent research paper demonstrating expertise relevant for the position (aka the "jobmarket" paper).
Optional A research statement.
A teaching statement.
Any evidence of teaching effectiveness, e.
g.
student evaluations.
Additional research papers.
Additional Information This is a security sensitive position.
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon time of hire.
Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.
Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr.
Rodrigo Velez, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at rodrigo.
velez@utsa.
edu.
EEO/AA Statement As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status.
The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) As the third-largest of nine academic universities within The University of Texas System, UTSA is a leading public Hispanic Serving Institution, Carnegie R1 University deeply committed to student success and academic excellence.
UTSA specializes in health, cybersecurity, fundamental futures, and human-social development, reflected in its urban-serving mission.
UTSA fosters an innovation ecosystem that is accelerating transdisciplinary research through public and private strategic partnerships, home to a myriad of cross-disciplinary research centers and institutes along with research core facilities, and a robust system of research development to create discovery that enables innovative and cutting-edge work.
With over 34,000 students supported by more than 1,400 faculty and 5,600 staff and student employees, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan and South Texas region.
As one of the few universities designated as both Hispanic Serving Institution and a R1 University, UTSA is committed to both learning and discovery.
UTSA is focused on advancing the educational success of many first-generation, low income, underserved, transfer, Veteran, adult learners and international students by a faculty and academic experience second to none.
UTSA is focused on promoting social and economic prosperity for our region, where 63% of its students come from San Antonio and South Texas.
More than two thirds of UTSA students come from groups traditionally underserved by higher education (with more than half of the student body identifying as Hispanic) and about half of UTSA students are the first in their families to attend a college or university.
Additionally, transfer students comprise about 40% of UTSA's total undergraduate population.
Further enhancing the already rich mosaic of our student population is UTSA's military community, which makes up approximately 15% of total students and includes active-duty military members, veterans, reserves/guard, and their spouses and dependents.
For more information about UTSA, please visit https://www.
utsa.
edu/about/.
College With about 8,000 students, the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA is one of the 30 largest business schools in the nation; is AACSB accredited; offers a variety of master's programs as well as Ph.
D.
programs in six areas; and ranks second in the nation in the number of bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics.
For more information about the college, please visit https://business.
utsa.
edu/.
Department The Department of Economics is a collegial group consisting of ten tenured and tenure-track faculty members and offers undergraduate and specialized masters degrees in economics.
The department has research strengths in empirical microeconomics and applied microeconomic theory and plans to continue developing in these areas.
For more information about the department, please visit https://business.
utsa.
edu/economics.
Position Summary The position is open to individuals with research interests in health economics and policy, including healthcare markets design and performance.
Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.
D.
in Economics (or a related area) by the employment start date.
Candidates who are expected to complete all requirements for the Ph.
D.
by August 2024 will also be considered.
Candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor should demonstrate a strong potential for publishing in top field or general-interest economics journals.
Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor should have a substantial record of publications in journals and periodicals of the highest quality and currently be engaged in an active research program in the field.
Candidates should have effective teaching experience, ideally evidenced by student feedback, or otherwise demonstrate potential for success at teaching organized courses.
The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue research grants in health economics or policy, to seek collaborative opportunities across disciplines related to health, to develop courses in their research field at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to participate in departmental service activities.
Candidates should have good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability and desire to work collegially with faculty, staff, and students towards the advancement of the department's strategic goals.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first generation and low-income students and be committed to assisting the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Application Process Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
However, to ensure the fullest consideration applicants should submit materials by December 3, 2023.
To apply applicants must upload into the job application the following items: Required A cover letter that describes interest in position and fit in terms of research and teaching experience.
A current Curriculum Vitae.
Complete contact information for at least three academic references.
One recent research paper demonstrating expertise relevant for the position (aka the "jobmarket" paper).
Optional A research statement.
A teaching statement.
Any evidence of teaching effectiveness, e.
g.
student evaluations.
Additional research papers.
Additional Information This is a security sensitive position.
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon time of hire.
Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.
Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr.
Rodrigo Velez, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at rodrigo.
velez@utsa.
edu.
EEO/AA Statement As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status.
The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities
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