Tulane University · 1 month ago
Stone Chair in Economics
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveTulane University is seeking nominations and applications for the Samuel Z. Stone Chair in Economics starting August 2026. The role involves teaching, conducting research, and enhancing understanding of Latin American economies while contributing to the Economics Department and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
The Stone Chair will teach, conduct research, and disseminate knowledge about the impact of the economies of Latin America on our nation and our region
The chair will also strengthen the Latin American focus of the Economics Department and the university and be part of one of the largest groups of Latin American economists in any economics department nationwide
The Stone Chair will also provide new leadership in building research initiatives among faculty with doctoral degrees in economics who now teach in schools and divisions across the university
Qualification
Required
PhD in economics or equivalent
Company
Tulane University
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.
Founded in 1834
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2018-11-14Grant· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Janaki Sundaresan
Co-Founder of Health Equity Fellowship
Lekh Parekh
Co-founder and Vice President of Tulane Table Tennis Club
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