Assistant Professor, Economics
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Unleash Your Potential With UsAs a next-generation public
research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers,
doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape
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matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become
an integral part of our mission to become a university for the
future. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate
with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13
colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means
greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to
grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck.The
OpportunityThe Department of Economics, in the College of Business
at University of Central Florida, seeks to fill a tenure-earning
assistant professor position. The position results from a strategic
College initiative. The candidate selected will participate in
business-analytics programs at undergraduate and graduate
levels.Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Economics or related
discipline from an accredited institution is required by date of
hire. Applicants must be academically qualified under AACSB
standards to teach at the master's
and undergraduate level. Advanced graduate coursework in
econometrics, statistics, or machine learning is
essential.Preferred Qualifications: A record of success in teaching
business analytics and/or related courses and demonstrated
versatility in teaching business analytic applications across
different business areas-for example, Marketing, Finance, and Sport
Business-is preferred. Experience applying business analytics
through consulting, professional time in business or government
and/or similar meaningful activities is desirable. Demonstrated
potential to publish original research in Economics or related
disciplines is also preferred.Additional Application Materials
Required: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to
be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website,
https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application,
applicants must also submit (1) a cover letter that addresses how
the minimum and preferred qualifications are met, (2) a curriculum
vitae, (3) the names of three individuals who may be asked to
provide a professional letter of reference, and (4) evidence of
teaching effectiveness.The selected candidate will be required to
provide official transcripts prior to date of hire.NOTE: Please
have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at
that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the
system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents
later.Please contact Professor Harry J. Paarsch
(Harry.Paarsch@ucf.edu) if you have questions about the programs in
general or Professor Mark Dickie (MDickie@ucf.edu) if you have
questions about the position in particular.
Applicant consideration will begin immediately; however,
applications will be accepted until the position is closed.
Are Benefits Important to You?Working at UCF has its perks! In
addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by
supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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