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Assistant Professor of Economics
Advertiser: Economics, Pennsylvania State University
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Assistant Professor
Location of job: 610 Kern Building, University Park, PA, 16802, United States
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2026-08-14
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Salary: 130,000 to 200,000 USD
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 19 Dec 2025
Application deadline: 31 Dec 2025 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 31 Mar 2026
Ad text:

The Department of Economics at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Economics. We will consider highly qualified scholars from all fields of economics.

Candidates must have demonstrated ability as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field and have evidence of growth in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of a high-quality active scholarly research program, performing undergraduate teaching with a high level of competence, helping mentor graduate students, and engaging in professional service.

A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the appointment date.

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board. Interested candidates must also complete an application at Econ Jobs Market to be considered. Inquiries may be directed to the search coordinator, Michelle Young, at muu53@psu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Visit our website for more information on the Department of Economics at Penn State.

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  • Letters of reference: 3
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