Assistant Professor of Industrial Organization - University of Oregon

Department: CAS Economics
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Application Deadline

November 30, 2024; position open until filled.

Required Application Materials

UPDATED: Please apply at Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29021

Applicants who have already submitted their application here do NOT need to reapply. 

Candidates should submit the following materials for consideration:
1) cover letter
2) CV
3) written research sample
4) a statement detailing the candidate’s teaching-related experience and/or philosophy
5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; for additional information on this statement, see below.
6) three letters of recommendation are also required; please combine into one pdf for ease of upload

Position Announcement

The University of Oregon Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin Fall 2025. We seek candidates with research interests in, or overlapping with, the field of industrial organization. Qualified candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Department or Program Summary

The Department of Economics is dedicated to building a diverse community that is committed to teaching and working in an inclusive environment. Successful candidates will support and enhance these goals. Please include in your application a statement that addresses your past and/or planned future contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, such as research, teaching, mentoring or other outreach aimed at understanding and/or reducing barriers for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups. Additional information about the Department of Economics at the University of Oregon can be found by visiting their website at https://socialsciences.uoregon.edu/economics.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in economics completed by September 15, 2025.
• Research interests in, or overlapping with, the field of industrial organization.
• Potential for outstanding research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced assistant professors with an established, strong research record are encouraged to apply.

About the University

Founded in 1876, the University of Oregon is a Carnegie R1 research university, a member of the Association of American Universities, and the flagship institution of the state. The UO enrolls almost 25,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. It offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its many schools and colleges. The UO faculty includes a Nobel Prize winner, a MacArthur fellow, two National Medal of Science recipients, two American Cancer Society Fellows, three Pulitzer Prize Winners, nine National Academy of Science Members, and 41 Guggenheim Fellows, and a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize. The UO has more than 500 student-athletes who compete in 20 sports. More than 250,000 alumni live in 148 different countries. Eight Oregon governors, eight US senators, and 20 members of the US House of Representatives are Ducks.

The 295-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The university is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland.

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