Title: Senior Research Professor/Associate Director
Position Type: Professional
Department: Bureau of Business & Economic Research
Closing Date: Screening Begins 08/18/2008 and will continue until the position is filled
Start Date: 11/01/2008 start date is approximate
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE
Entry Rate: AUBER (Association University Bureaus of Economic Research) competitive
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

The Bureau is currently accepting candidate submissions for a senior research professor. The successful candidate will serve as Associate Director and will direct a successful research program for the health care industry. This is an Administrator/Academic with Rank position at the Associate or Professor level in the School of Business Administration.
  • The successful candidate will direct a high-visibility research program with significant outside funding
  • Make numerous public presentations concerning research findings at the Montana Economic Outlook Seminars and elsewhere
  • May teach in the School of Business Administration
    • Qualifications

  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field.
  • In unusual cases doctoral coursework and 15 years or more of published research in health care economics or regional forecasting could substitute for doctorate.
  • Demonstrated capacity to conduct peer-reviewed research and communicate findings in non-technical language.
  • Demonstrated capacity to make non-technical public presentations of research findings.
  • Experience in successful grant writing and research development a plus.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching a plus.
    • Department

    The Bureau of Business and Economic Research is the research arm of the School of Business Administration. The mission of the Bureau is “to serve the general public, as well as people in business, labor and government, by providing an understanding of the economic environment in which Montanans live and work.” With approximately 18 full-time employees, the Bureau maintains other research programs in economic analysis, manufacturing and wood products industry research and survey research. Read about the Bureau at http://www.bber.umt.edu
    Program Overview

    The University of Montana is one of the nation's outstanding public universities, committed to liberal arts education, research, and strong professional programs. UM is located in Missoula, a cosmopolitan Rocky Mountain community, often singled out in national publications for its quality of life. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests are easily available. Nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

    The School of Business Administration is the largest professional school on campus and has accreditation from AACSB International at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in general business and Accounting.
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Curriculum vita, copies of completed research and list of references should be sent to:

    Dr. Patrick M. Barkey, Chair
    Bureau of Business and Economic Research
    School of Business Administration
    University of Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812-1100
    Email: patrick.barkey@umontana.edu
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
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    Testing
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