The A. B. Freeman School of Business invites applications for a visiting position in Energy Systems and Economics starting in Fall 2008. Rank is negotiable. The candidate should be trained in optimization and simulation models, large-scale statistical analysis, as well as databases, Excel, and VBA. A background in energy economics is desirable. Teaching load is 4 courses and includes undergraduate and graduate courses in excel modeling with an emphasis on statistical analysis, constrained optimization, simulation, and automation through VBA. The successful candidate may also qualify for summer support from one of the ongoing research projects in carbon emissions analysis, alternate fuel economics, refinery systems analysis, and critical infrastructure systems modeling.

Applicants should send a curriculum vita, copies of representative research papers or publications, as well as evidence of excellence in teaching to:

Fran Wild
Entergy Tulane Energy Institute
7 McAlister Drive
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
Email: fwild@tulane.edu

Applications will continue to be reviewed until appointments are made.
The Energy Institute provides the administrative infrastructure and faculty support needed to expand the school’s energy educational and research programs. The mission of the Energy Institute is to be a world-class center of excellence that addresses energy and environmental education, research, development, and policy issues in a multidisciplinary context. Information about the Entergy Tulane Energy Institute and its faculty is available at: http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/energy/. Information about the Freeman School is available at: http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/.

Tulane University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.