Position Summary
The School of Human Resources & Labor Relations and the Department of Economics are jointly conducting a search for an Assistant Professor in Labor Economics with an expected start date of August 16, 2020. We are seeking candidates whose primary interests and expertise focus on examining the effects of emerging technologies on workers, the workplace, the labor market, and the overall economy. The successful candidate will join a newly formed interdisciplinary consortium of 20 faculty across the social sciences, engineering, computer science, and management.
We seek applicants who are committed to teaching and research of the highest quality. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline with a strong economics background prior to the start date.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, and award-winning school districts. MSU is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU''s dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
To learn more about our departments, faculty, and students, please visit our websites at https://hrlr.msu.edu/ and http://econ.msu.edu/.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Economics or related discipline
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline with a strong economics background prior to start date.
Desired Qualifications
We are seeking candidates whose primary interests and expertise focus on examining the effects of emerging technologies on workers, the workplace, the labor market, and the overall economy.
Required Application Materials
1) Curriculum Vitae (CV), that includes, if applicable, a list of grants received (including funding amounts) and sponsored research;
2) List of publications with hyperlinks to articles and/or up to two papers in pdf format;
3) A statement on contributions to diversity;
4) A statement on teaching;
and up to two optional documents.
Special Instructions
All applicants must apply online. Please go to http://econ.msu.edu/people/job.php for instructions on applying.
All applications should be accompanied by: curriculum vitae (CV), a list of your publications with hyperlinks to articles and/or up to two papers in pdf format, a statement on contributions to diversity, and a statement on teaching. If relevant, please include a list of grants received (including funding amounts) and sponsored research as part of your vita. Candidates should have three letters of recommendation emailed to econrecruits@econ.msu.edu with applicant’s name in subject field. Questions should be directed to that same email address.
For full consideration, application materials should be received by November 15, 2019 but the position will remain open until filled.
Review of Applications Begins On
11/15/2019
Website
https://hrlr.msu.edu/ and http://econ.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The mission of the Department of Economics at Michigan State University consists of three interrelated components: providing the highest quality instruction to our undergraduate and graduate students, conducting leading-edge research in economics, and providing leadership and service to our professional communities. As a unit in a major land-grant university, we are committed to excel in all three components of our mission.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.