University of the Republic Seeks Three Assistants for Economics Faculty

The Faculty of Economics and Administration (FCEA) at Uruguay's University of the Republic (Udelar) has announced a call for applications for three assistant positions. These roles are designed for individuals seeking to deepen their academic knowledge, with a focus on developing expertise towards postgraduate levels.

Each position entails a 20-hour weekly workload, classified as a Grade 2 position within the G scale. According to Udelar's salary scale, this corresponds to a monthly remuneration of approximately $32,138 Uruguayan pesos. The contract duration for the selected candidates will be 12 months.

Key responsibilities for the assistants include teaching activities related to statistics, financial mathematics, and quantitative methods applied to accounting and administration. They will also be expected to teach courses for the public accountant, administration, and administration technician programs. Active participation in academic research projects and university extension initiatives is also a significant component of the role.

Essential requirements for applicants include a completed or advanced undergraduate degree in fields relevant to the academic unit, such as accounting, economics, administration, or statistics. Candidates must also possess verifiable knowledge and skills in applied statistics, financial mathematics, data analysis, and computational tools relevant to finance. While not mandatory, previous university-level teaching experience, involvement in academic support, or the development of teaching materials will be valued.