Chair of the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at Vanderbilt University (Vanderbilt) seeks a visionary and dedicated scholar and administrative leader to serve as its next Department Chair. The Chair will prioritize academic excellence and will be an essential driver of discovery, teaching, and impact at the Department, College, and University level.

Part of the College of Arts and Science (A&S), the Department of Economics is home to one of the largest undergraduate major programs at the University, strong masters and Ph.D. programs, and a dedicated faculty 37 strong. The Chair will foster and enhance the research mission of the Department, and will be a vital leader in defining and advancing the Department’s work. Working with faculty colleagues, the Chair will lead a visioning process and play a critical role in facilitating strategic, cross-campus collaborations. As a dynamic mentor and intellectual leader, the Chair will support the growth and development of both faculty and students.

The successful candidate will be an economist with a distinguished research record.  They will be by nature a collaborator and communicator, with a record of administrative leadership experience, and display a passion for elevating the work of individuals, teams, and units with whom they work. 

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed below.

Katie Rockman is leading this search with Andy Marshall. 

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