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Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics
Advertiser: Department of Economics, Washington University in St. Louis
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Location of job: 1 Brookings Drive, MSC 1208‐228‐308, Seigle Hall, Room 307, St. Louis, MO, 63130, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2025-09-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 17 Nov 2024
Application deadline: 15 Apr 2025 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 15 Apr 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting November, 2024.
Ad text:

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Economics Department, St. Louis, MO

Any Field

We invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a fall 2025 starting date. We are interested in candidates in any field of economics, including, but not limited to, the following examples: theoretical-based empirical studies using big datasets, general equilibrium(systemic) analysis of the aggregate and distributional impacts of policies and new technologies, and foundational theoretical work exploring market and non-market social interactions. Candidates must have an active research agenda and a commitment to excellent teaching and hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the start of the appointment. Candidates for the rank of associate professor should have an outstanding teaching, service, and publication record commensurate with tenure at that rank. Applications should include a CV, three letters of reference, and research papers. Applicants with teaching experience should also submit evidence of their teaching ability. Priority will be given to applications received by November 17, 2024, but candidates will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged. Duties include research for publication in peer-reviewed economics journals, teaching duties, and departmental and university service. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

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Submission materials required
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
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  • Additional paper
  • Teaching evaluations
  • Letters of reference: 3
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