Cornell University, Department of Economics, Assistant Professor
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure-Track)
Location: Ithaca, NY, USA
JEL Classification: 00 Default: Any Field
J01 Labor Economics: General
Keywords: Labor Economics
Deadline Date: 11/10/2025
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS at CORNELL UNIVERSITY invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in labor economics. We encourage scholars working in other fields (e.g. development, industrial organization, macro, trade) where labor markets are central to their research agenda to also apply. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by July 2026 and must demonstrate excellence in research and excellence in teaching.
Information about the Economics Department appears at http://www.economics.cornell.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by November 10, 2025.
Pay Range: $83,200 - $185,000
Actual salary offers in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, samples of written work, research statement, teaching statement.
Applicants must submit materials through academicjobsonline.org.
Online Application URL: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30637
Information for URL: http://www.economics.cornell.edu
For more information, email: econ-search@cornell.edu
For more information, phone: 607-255-5617
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To apply, visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30637. (See posting for details.)