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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) ‘s Institute for Economic Advancement (IEA) is accepting applications for the following positions:

Senior Research Professor of Economics / State Economic Forecaster. Main duties include maintaining, operating the state econometric model, publishing quarterly forecasts in the Arkansas Economic Outlook and presenting the state forecast at the semiannual forecast conferences.  A PhD degree in economics is required, experience with applied econometrics and urban or regional economics preferred, oral and written communication skills are necessary to present analytical results to general business, governmental audiences, and the press.
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Labor Education Specialist. Main duties include: teaching courses in the core areas of steward training, collective bargaining, arbitration, and effective leadership; developing course curriculum and materials and teaching non credit courses for union members; coordinating and teaching in statewide conferences; and marketing and recruiting for LEP classes. A Master's degree in industrial relations or related field, and union or labor education experience is preferred.
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IEA is a university applied research and outreach center with a staff of more than 40 employees and has a successful history of performing unbiased research for the state/federal agencies and businesses.  IEA is the primary source of research and information to support economic development in the State of Arkansas.  For more information about the institute visit http://www.iea.ualr.edu/.  The appointment will be on a full-time permanent 12-month basis with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.  The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The application should include a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references, who will be contacted by IEA when applicants reach the finalist stage. 

Chair, Search Committee
Institute for Economic Advancement
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
501-569-8538 (fax)

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of women, minorities and individuals with disabilities. Persons hired must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure.


For More Information

Jim Youngquist
Executive Director
UALR Institute for Economic Advancement
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
PHONE: 501-569-8476
FAX: 501-569-8538
Email: jlyoungquist@ualr.edu

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