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The Department of Economics at the University of California, Riverside invites applications for two full-time faculty appointments (tenure-track or tenured) in labor economics beginning July 1, 2024. We are recruiting for one open rank position that may be at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level and one that will be at the Assistant Professor level. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research explores policy-relevant issues in labor and labor-related fields. Candidates working in all areas of labor economics will be considered.

Candidates for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor must show potential for engaging in outstanding research and developing excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants must be ABD or have met the requirements for the Ph.D. in Economics or a related field by the time of appointment July 1, 2024. Advanced assistant professors are encouraged to apply. Complete applications must include a cover letter, current CV, samples of research, statement of research, a statement of contributions to diversity, evidence of teaching excellence/teaching evaluations, a statement of contributions to diversity and 3 letters of recommendation.

Candidates for a tenured position of Associate or Full Professor must have an established record of outstanding research accomplishment and be committed to an active research program. Candidates will also be expected to have a proven record of teaching excellence, guide the research of doctoral students, and provide service to the university and profession. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field at the time of application. Complete applications must include a cover letter, current CV, samples of research, statement of research, evidence of teaching excellence/teaching evaluations, a statement of contributions to diversity, and the names and contact information of 3 references.

All applications should be submitted to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/jpf01801

Review of the applications will begin on November 20, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by November 20, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Applicants who use Interfolio may utilize a feature provided by the Interfolio Service to allow Interfolio to upload their letters directly into AP Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio-generated email address in place of their letter writer's email address. Interfolio refers to this as Online Application Deliveries. The following link on the Interfolio website shows how to set this up (http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System )

Questions may be directed to Search Committee Chair Ozkan Eren at ozkan.eren@ucr.edu.

Salary: The University of California values salary transparency and reports salaries annually in the UC Annual Wage Database. 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. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t3.pdf . The salary range for this position is $103,700 -$215,800. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive condition.

UC Riverside has joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization of 71 of the country’s leading research universities. The honor and opportunity follow decades of continuous commitment to excellence in research, education, and innovation. UCR is also a member of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) and shares the goals of both the AAU and HSRU member organizations.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). 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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.