Job description

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

With our vast selection of courses spanning the arts, humanities and sciences, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a diverse educational experience. Analyzing ideas and human experiences from a wide variety of perspectives prepares students for careers in government, law, education, communications, and political organizations.

The UMKC Department of Economics is known in the Kansas City metro, nationally, and internationally as a center for creative and innovative economics. We offer a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the study of economics. Our students challenge the status quo and find new and better ways to explain the world. Our graduates are in high demand and find employment in business, finance, government service, and academia. The department has a tradition that is more than 80 years old that continues to be our strongest asset.

Job Description

The University of Missouri-Kansas City Department of Economics announces a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek candidates whose work complements the department’s heterodox orientation. Applications from candidates with fields in any area are encouraged but should include econometrics and quantitative empirical methods. Responsibilities include:

• scholarly research/publishing,
• pursuit of extramural funding,
• high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching, and
• service to students, the School, the university, and the discipline.

Assistant Professor of Economics (Any Field, Current Heterodox Approaches and/or Econometrics). This is a full-time, 9-month academic year, ranked, benefit-eligible tenure-track faculty position. Our academic workloads and schedules provide for a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field is required at time of employment. ABD candidates with an expected degree completion date before start date also will be considered; please provide expected date of award in your application. We seek candidates whose work complements the department’s heterodox orientation.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

It is the fundamental policy of UMKC to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, Veteran status or disability status in all education, employment and contracted activities. All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a Criminal Background Check prior to beginning employment.

How to apply

Please complete the online application form and provide:

• a cover letter discussing the candidate’s engagement with heterodox economics,
• curriculum vitae
• sample of scholarly work,
• a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• 3 letters of professional reference

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email [email protected] .
• For questions about the position, please contact [email protected] including the Job Identification number 58829 and name of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage.

Application Deadline

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Submit application materials for Job ID 58829 online at https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/academic-positions/.