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Associate Professor of Econometrics

Position overview

Position title: Associate Professor
Salary range: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Anticipated start: July 1, 2023

Application Window

Open date: August 29, 2022

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California Riverside, Department of Economics, invites applications for a faculty appointment in Econometrics at the Associate Professor level. The successful candidate would have a state-of-the-art research program and would be a developer of new econometric methods in any area of econometrics. We are particularly interested in candidates working on high dimensional models and machine learning methods.

Applicants should have an established record of outstanding research accomplishment and be committed to an active research program. They should have a proven record of mentoring and guiding research of doctoral students, a proven record of excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate students, and a record of leadership or potential for leadership. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field at the time of application.

Complete applications must include a cover letter of interest, updated CV, samples of research work, research statement, teaching evaluations, a statement of contributions to diversity, and names and contact information of 3-5 references. Applicants may also include an optional statement of teaching philosophy.

Review of the applications will begin October 25 , 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 25, 2022 will receive full consideration. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Applicants should have an established record of outstanding research accomplishment and be committed to an active research program. They should have a proven record of mentoring and guiding research of doctoral students, a proven record of excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate students, and a record of leadership or potential for leadership.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter of Interest

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

  • Teaching Evaluations

  • Optional additional Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

  • Optional additional Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy (Optional)

  • Samples of Research

  • Optional additional samples of Research (Optional)

  • Optional additional samples of Research (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be asked to name references to complete their application. References will not be contacted unless or until an offer of appointment has been made.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01639

Help contact: christina.gnuschke@ucr.edu

Campus Information

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

University of California COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19). All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Riverside, CA