UW Madison Public Affairs: Market Based Solutions to Societal Challenges

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs is seeking a scholar to fill a position for Assistant Professor of Public Policy focused on market-based solutions to societal challenges. The successful candidate will investigate how market mechanisms, competitive structures, and well-designed policies can tackle major societal issues.

They should employ rigorous theoretical and empirical research methods to examine the impact of prices, property rights, competition, decentralized information, and institutional design in areas like education, financial regulation, housing, technology, transportation, international trade, state and local economic development, climate policy, energy, and agriculture.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as public policy, public administration, political science, law, economics, sociology, or a related discipline, by the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of research excellence and a dedication to teaching. They should possess strong skills in fostering a teaching, learning, and mentoring environment that accommodates diverse backgrounds and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates should also demonstrate the potential to collaborate with scholars from various departments and research centers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to teaching in courses covering public policy analysis, microeconomics for policy, regulatory policy, and specialized policy topics. They will help the La Follette School enhance its ability to train students to assess when markets perform optimally, when they fail, potential policy interventions to improve market functioning, and the risks associated with government failures. Applications for this position must be submitted by October 18.