- Rank: Associate or Full Professor
- Start Date: August 16, 2025
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Application review: starting October 1, 2024, and continuing until a suitable candidate is identified
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The Department of Economics is seeking a mid-level to senior scholar to fill its Frederick S. Addy Distinguished Professorship of Economics. This endowed position includes an academic appointment in the Department at the level of full or associate professor, a competitive salary, and a fund for research expenses. While any field within economics will be considered, we will prioritize candidates doing research in labor economics, particularly research using cutting-edge empirical methods to study the changing labor market. The successful candidate must have a distinguished record of research, preferably with a well-established record of obtaining grants. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated a dedication to undergraduate teaching and an ability to inspire students with enthusiasm for the discipline of economics.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state capital, Lake Michigan, and award-winning school districts. MSU is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found at https://worklife.msu.edu/your-career/dual-career/. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
All applicants must apply online at https://careers.msu.edu. All applications should be accompanied by curriculum vitae (CV), a list of your publications with hyperlinks to articles, and/or up to two unpublished publications in pdf format, a statement on contributions to diversity, and a statement on teaching. If relevant, please include a list of grants received (including funding amounts) and sponsored research as part of your vitae. Please upload your CV, cover letter, list of references (names and emails only). Questions should be directed to Kirstin Heard at heardkir@msu.edu.
