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2 Associate or Full Professors of Economics
The University of St.Gallen and its School of Economics and Political Science invite applications
for two Associate or Full Professorship positions in the fields of international macroeconomics,
international trade, development economics and political economy. Ideal candidates
have a strong track record of internationally recognized research in leading general interest or
field journals.
Successful candidates will be actively engaged in teaching in our Economics and International
Affairs programmes. Therefore, excellent teaching skills are essential. We are looking for candidates
with a commitment to academic leadership and citizenship. Candidates should possess
formidable skills to actively contribute to public discourse and engage in outreach activities.
Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding is a plus.
Our university is an inclusive institution that aims to foster diversity on campus. We specifically
encourage women and applicants with backgrounds underrepresented among our current
faculty to apply.
The University's administrative language is German. If the successful candidate has no prior
knowledge of German, he or she will be expected to acquire a passive knowledge of the language
within two years.
We seek to fill the positions per August 1st, 2025, or by mutual agreement. Interviews are
thought to be conducted in person on October 4th or October 10th , 2024. For further information,
please contact Professor Dr. Dirk Lehmkuhl, Chair of the Appointment Committee
(
facultyposition@unisg.ch).
The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statement,
list of publications, identification of two publications that best represent your current
research and contact information for two professional references that we may contact if
shortlisted for the position. Candidates should submit their application to the President of the
University of St.Gallen, Professor Dr. Manuel Ammann online via
www.unisg.ch/professorships
at the latest by August 21
st, 2024.