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Learn more about Dave DeJong

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He came. He saw. He lived to tell the tale.

Dave began his journey at Pitt in the Department of Economics as an assistant professor in 1989. He was promoted to professor in 2001, and served as department chair from 2006 to 2010. He began his career as a full-time administrator in 2010, and the rest, as they say, is history.

As the senior vice chancellor for Business and Operations, Dave provides leadership and management oversight for seven offices, with each committed to providing foundational strength integral for the University to function and thrive.

Prior to his current position, he served as vice chancellor of human resources from 2019-2021 and as executive vice provost from 2015-2019. In every role, Dave has embodied the spirit of Pitt—innovative, curious, dependable, and resilient.

He is a collaborative, dynamic leader who understands that it takes everyone to advance the University’s mission and strategic goals.

business and operations executive team

Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor, Business and Operations team

Structural Macroeconomics Book

In addition to over 40 journal articles spanning macroeconomics, econometrics and transition economics, Dave has co-authored a book hailed as, “an indispensable resource for academics and professionals.” (World Book Industry)

Structural Macroeconometrics: Second Edition (Princeton University Press) is a textbook tailored for graduate students and practitioners pursuing empirical research in macroeconomics and econometrics. The book’s historical perspective, along with its broad presentation of alternative methodologies, makes it an essential addition to the libraries of academics and professionals alike.

cover of structural macroeconometrics book

Academic Achievements

Dave has taught and researched in the fields of macroeconomics, econometrics, and transition economics. For his work, he has received multiple fellowships and honors including the Schenker Award for Outstanding Teaching of Principles of Economics (U. of Pittsburgh), Dissertation Support Award (National Bureau of Economic Research), Dissertation Fellowship (U. of Iowa), Paul R. Olson Award for Excellence in Scholarship (U. of Iowa)—just to name a few. He has also been awarded multiple grants from the National Science Foundation for research.

During his tenue as a faculty member in the Department of Economics, Dave taught both undergrad and graduate level courses in addition to providing thesis supervision for over 40 students.

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