Director of Forecasting, Special Projects & Micropolitan Studies

Job Description

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Director of Forecasting, Special Projects, and Micropolitan Studies in the Division of Research and Economic Development that is responsible for conducting and managing the micropolitan forecasting and econometric modeling outreach operations in support of the missions of the Research and Economic Development Division (RED) and the Kelce College of Business' Business and Economic Research Center (BERC).

In addition, the Director undertakes special projects supporting local and regional economic development initiatives for RED.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Conduct Local and Regional Economic Forecasting (Essential)

Carries out economic forecasting and applied regional research in support of community and regional economic development across Pittsburg State University's primary service area. Specific duties include:

• Develops, constructs, and maintains econometric models for the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area and the Southeast Kansas Region.
• Constructs quarterly, annual, and long-run forecasts for Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas.
• Regularly disseminates the forecasts through appropriate channels, including the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Annual Profile, and their associated websites.
• Compiles and maintains the database of economic indicators necessary to support the econometric modeling and forecasting work.
• Disseminates results and interpretation of economic forecasts and regional analyses to community and regional stakeholders through various media channels such as television, radio, newspaper, and web-based outlets.
• Upon request, provides presentations to businesses, government leaders, civic organizations, and community groups concerning the forecasted conditions of the local and regional economy.
• Conducts, presents, and publishes academic research informed by the modeling and forecasting work.

40% Conduct Applied Economic Analysis (Essential)

Undertakes applied economic analysis in support of local, regional, and state economic development. Specific duties include:

• Produces economic research and analysis to support special projects undertaken by BERC and RED in fulfillment of their missions.
• Such as economic impact studies, revenue forecasting, location analysis, work force needs analysis, etc.
• Provides professional advice and counsel to RED personnel in support of economic development initiatives.
• Works with BERC and RED personnel to seek and secure external grants in support of regional economic research and applied service activities.
• Conducts fee-based consultation for outside entities concerning economic impact analysis and forecasting.
• Organizes and produces other outreach programs that support the research and service missions of Pittsburg State University.

20% Professorial and other Duties as Assigned (Essential)

• Regularly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for the Kelce College of Business. Annual course load and assignments to be determined by the Dean of the Kelce College of Business in consultation with the BERC Director and the Kelce Faculty Chair.
• Coordinates an interdisciplinary master's degree in Micropolitan Studies in cooperation with the college deans and university faculty.
• Maintains an AACSB Faculty Qualification of either Professional Academic (PA) or Scholastic Academic (SA).
• Manages and supervises graduate assistants, and student workers as assigned.
• Conducts other normal professorial duties, including service on committees and student mentoring, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience - Time of Hire

• Ph.D. in Economics or closely related discipline
• 1 years' experience with econometric modeling and forecasting in either an academic or professional environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 years' experience of regional economic forecasting
• 1 years' experience in an academic or professional research experience
• 1 years' experience teaching in a higher education setting
• 1 years' experience in supervising student workers or graduate assistants
• 1 years' experience building and maintaining large relational databases
• 1 years' experience using Python, R, SQL or similar coding languages and programs

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and check.

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday with substitute days as necessary, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Application Documents Required*:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Details for three (3) Professional References

* Consolidate into two documents to upload.

Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of 08/08/2025

Search Committee Chair: Alex Binder, abinder

Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

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