Posted 10/30/09
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Maryland School of Public Policy
Faculty Position in International Development Policy
The School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland
seeks to hire an assistant professor (tenure track) whose
academic background and, ideally, relevant work
experience makes her/him a likely future leader in our
program in international development policy, one of the
fastest growing multidisciplinary teaching and research
areas at the School.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent terminal
degree) in economics, public policy, political economy, or
other development-related area, or anticipate receiving
such a degree in the coming months. The School has
particular interest in individuals with at least some
international development experience, either as a
scholar with a few years of post-graduate academic
experience, or experience in the field, such as with U.S.
government, multilateral or non-profit development
institutions.
Preference will be given to candidates willing and able to
teach our core microeconomics course and to advise our
growing number of Ph.D. students in international
development. We welcome applications from women and
minorities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For best consideration, please apply by November 20, 2009.
Applicants should send a CV, including names and contact
information for references, and (at least one relevant)
paper/publication to:
CONTACT: Susan C. Schwab
Search Committee Chair
c/o Mary Lopez
School of Public Policy
2101 Van Munching Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Interviews will be conducted at the AEA and other
professional conferences.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information about interview opportunities or to
submit your application via email, please contact:
CONTACT: Mary Lopez
Email: MAILTO:lopezm@umd.edu
As an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, the
School particularly encourages and welcomes applications
from women, minority candidates, and persons with
disabilities.