University of California-Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Economics – Assistant Professor, Behavioral Theory

The Department of Economics invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant professor level. Successful applicants should have a primary research interest in behavioral theory.  It is highly desirable that the applicant have a secondary interest (research and/or teaching) in one of the other fields of strength of the department: Public Economics, Labor Economics, Econometrics, Macroeconomics or Financial Economics. Applicants should expect to have a Ph.D. in Economics completed by August 1, 2009. All applications should be submitted electronically by going to the “2009 Recruiting Information” link on our website: http://www.econ.ucsb.edu/. Candidates should apply by December 8, 2008 to be interviewed at the AEA meetings in San Francisco. Thereafter the position is open until filled. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.