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Department Economics - 315700 Application Deadline 06/05/2026 Position Type Visiting / Part-time Faculty Working Title Research Professor Appointment Type Research Faculty (Fixed Term) Position Number 20076650 Vacancy ID F003586 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 0.01 FTE 0 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience or Dependent on Qualifications. Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 Estimated duration of appointment 1 year
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Department of Economics is to provide excellent education, research, and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach economics to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied microeconomics (labor, health, education, and development) and industrial organization; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas to be published in professional journals; 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the department and the economics profession as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.
Position Summary
This unpaid position will advise and support continuing PhD students through their degree programs and work to complete ongoing projects and grants that are currently established.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Economics, or related field
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
N/A
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title L. E. Alexander, Business Officer Department Contact Telephone or Email lealex@unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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