The Department of Economics at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor level position. All fields may apply. We will only consider candidates who will have a PhD in Economics or a closely related field by the start date of employment. Candidates must demonstrate the capacity for high quality research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research paper(s), and 3 letters of reference. Candidates may optionally include research and teaching statements.

The Economics Department, School of Humanities and Sciences, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The application deadline is November 6, 2026. Virtual interviews will take place the week of December 7, 2026.

Interested candidates are to apply on the Econ Job Market website at:

https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12662

The expected base pay range for this position is $213,210 - $245,191.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.