The Economics Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Associate Professor (tenured) in international trade and applied microeconomics. The target of the position is at the intersection of international trade and applied microeconomics with possible overlap with development, labor, immigration, industrial organization, and other fields in applied microeconomics. Possible related areas of teaching might include introductory, intermediate, and graduate levels of international trade, econometrics, and topics in applied microeconomics.

The Economics Department has a Ph.D. program, a professional Master's program, and several undergraduate programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level; advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; contribute to graduate education, the research environment of the department, and to university and professional service. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. UC Santa Cruz is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first-in-family undergraduate students.

We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing women and minorities who are underrepresented in higher education careers (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background), and who have experience in equity and diversity with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

This position is also offered at the tenure-track assistant rank (JPF00633). Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for the assistant rank position should apply separately to the other recruitment (JPF00633), https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00633. Applicants may apply to both recruitments.

ACADEMIC TITLE
Associate Professor (tenured), academic year (9-month) basis

SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (nine-month basis).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. or equivalent foreign degree in Economics or related field; demonstrated research experience in international trade and applied microeconomics; and a demonstrated track record of teaching experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE
July 1, 2019, with the academic year beginning in September 2019.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system; all documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs.

APPLY AT
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00634
Please refer to Position # JPF00634-19 in all correspondence.

Documents/Materials Applications must include:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• 3-4 samples of published research
• Statement addressing contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
• Guidelines on diversity statements can be viewed at https://senate.ucsc.edu/committees/caad-committee-on-affirmative-action-and-diversity/DivStateGuidelines.pdf

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by November 19th, 2018. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.

UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and outstanding service are mutually supportive.

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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.

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