University of Delaware, Biden School Public Policy/Administration 

Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor

The Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration invites applications for a tenure-track faculty at the advanced assistant or associate level. The ideal candidate’s research should be in applied microeconomics with a focus on issues related to public policy or the public sector.  The successful candidate will contribute to the research, public service, and educational missions of the Biden School.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related discipline at time of application and a scholarly record of publication that is appropriate to the academic rank of appointment. Candidates who currently hold tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor level are strongly encouraged to apply.  All new hires in the Biden School are expected to compete for grants and contracts. Candidates must also demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching and show the ability to contribute to the Biden School teaching mission at the undergraduate, master’s, and/or doctoral levels. The ability to teach quantitative methods, economics, and/or statistics courses is expected.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, a recent publication or manuscript, evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available, a research statement and three (3) references. Letters of reference will be requested at time of application submission. Additional information may be requested after initial review of applicants.

Submit inquiries, but not application materials or letters of reference, to the search committee chair, Prof. Breck Robinson, at robinsob@udel.edu. 

The application review process will begin November 30, 2023 to be considered for an interview that will be conducted remotely in accordance with AEA guidelines. 

Salary, benefits, teaching load, and research support are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the University

Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. Located on an attractive campus in Newark, Delaware, roughly an hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and about 2 hours from New York and Washington, D.C., the University is a state-assisted institution with a strong private endowment and selective admission. It is one of the oldest land-grant and sea-grant institutions in the nation. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies University of Delaware as an R1 research university with very high research activity. In addition, UD is a Carnegie Community Engaged University for its mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources with the local community and state.  The University ranks #76 among the nations best overall universities and #36 among top public national universities according to U.S. News & World Report.  The University enrolls approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students each year.

About the School

Named for the 46th president​​ of the United States​, The Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware is ranked #28 overall among 269 national public affairs schools by U.S. News and World Report. We are a globally recognized, comprehensive school of public affairs that offers twenty-two degree options including undergraduate, 4+1, masters, and doctoral education. Faculty and Staff conduct interdisciplinary and policy-oriented research on critical contemporary issues and carry out public service that improves the quality of life in Delaware, the nation, and the world. Within the University of Delaware, the Biden School serves as an intellectual hub for public policy and administration work and has strengths in: 

•           Public Finance and Budgeting 

•           Nonprofit Management 

•           Public Management and Leadership

•           Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement 

•           Disaster Science and Emergency Management 

•           Energy and Environmental Policy 

•           Public Health Policy and Management 

•           Education and Social Policy

•           Urban Policy 

•           Public Policy Analysis