The Department of Economics at Tufts University invites applications for a full‐time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, starting in September 2022. This position is subject to final budget approval.  The Department of Economics at Tufts University values civic engagement, diversity among its faculty and students, and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Tufts University has a commitment to become an anti-racist institution, and the Department of Economics shares this commitment.

Applications will be considered from all candidates with research and teaching interests the fields listed above. However, preference will be given to those whose research emphasizes econometric modeling and testing, and that addresses issues of race and gender disparities. Candidates are expected to develop an outstanding research program, provide inclusive and excellent teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including the supervision of student research at these levels. Candidates should expect to receive their Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a recent research paper to  apply.interfolio.com/95191. Candidates should have three writers of reference letters submit their letters directly to the link for "writers of reference letters'" to the same address. (See listing Interfolio home page). Review of applications will begin November 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding these positions, please email Debra Knox at debra.knox@tufts.edu.

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/