The Department of Economics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor invites applications for a full-time, endowed tenure-track position and tenure track Assistant Professor positions in any field of economics to begin August 25, 2027.
Senior applicants:
This is a university year appointment and will be at the tenured level of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in scholarly productivity and impact in Economics.
Duties include: teaching and research in Economics, advising students and providing service to the department and university. Ph.D. in Economics or related field required. Research capacity and teaching ability serve as the primary criteria for selection.
Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, and evidence of teaching excellence to econ-apply@umich.edu.
Junior applicants:
This is a university-year appointment at the assistant professor level.
Duties include teaching and conducting research in economics, advising students, and providing service to the department and university. A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the start date of the position.
Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, job market paper, three reference letters, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, and evidence of teaching excellence to the department's Assistant Professor of Economics - Any Field job posting on EconJobMarket at https://www.econjobmarket.org.
First consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 7, 2026. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
Employment will require a successful criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. Senior candidates will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form and an authorization to release information form, as well as undergo an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
