UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is a dynamic academic resource that serves and reflects Anchorage, Alaska’s largest metropolitan community. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the College has an impressive faculty who bring a wide range of academic and industry expertise to students and community partners. CBPP students represent all age groups, ethnicities and backgrounds.
UAA is an open enrollment campus which means we serve a diverse set of students in terms of age, life experiences, socioeconomic status and educational backgrounds. UAA is located in Southcentral Alaska, the ancestral homelands of the Dena’ina Athabascan, Ahtna Athabascan, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Eyak peoples. Alaska Native students are an important segment of the student population that we serve. In the Economics department, and at UAA, we honor diverse experiences and perspectives—including differences in ideas, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, nationality, age, disability, veteran and socioeconomic status—and strive to create welcoming and inclusive learning environments where all are treated with respect.
The University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Economics is searching for a bright creative scholar with interests in applied microeconomics. Areas of emphasis can include natural resource and development economics, environmental economics, public, urban, disaster risk management. Preference will be given to candidates with strong training in applied microeconomics. Responsibilities include 1) engaging in high quality research that informs public policy and that leads to publications in top journals, 2) working collaboratively on research projects with members of the Department of Economics.
To thrive in this role you will need the ability to conduct high quality research suitable for publication in leading general economics journals or economics field journals.
Duties:
Research: Engage in high quality research that informs public policy and that leads to publications in top journals, and work collaboratively on research projects with members of the UAA Department of Economics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph D in Economics or a related field, completed before Aug 2025.
Strong analytical, research, statistical, and quantitative skills.
Ability to write clearly, professionally, and persuasively.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the department’s diversity initiatives.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, 9+3 month, term-funded, non-tenure track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience. This is an onsite position.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts verifying terminal degree or description of comparable experience.
• Names of three references with contact information including phone number and email address

Applications will be accepted for review on 11/11/2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (11/10/2024).
This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/
This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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