Assistant Professor in Economics
Advertiser: Economics, University of Warwick
Field(s) of specialization: Any field
Position type(s): Lecturer
Location of job: Department of Economics, University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7AL:, United Kingdom
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: 2027-09-01
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Application deadline: 15 Nov 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 15 Nov 2026
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2026.
Ad text:

The Department of Economics at the University of Warwick has several vacancies for Assistant Professors. We invite applications from strong candidates in any field of economics.

Your research profile and trajectory should be outstanding and translate into producing publications of international quality. Successful candidates will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students and perform other faculty duties as required by the Head of Department. Candidates should have a PhD or be close to completion.

The base salary is competitive with peer institutions. Additional benefits include a good pension scheme, relocation package, generous research allowance, and academic leave.

The Department offers the opportunity to work alongside leading scholars in a collegial, supportive environment.

The University of Warwick is proud to embrace inclusion and cultural diversity.

Start Date for these positions will be September 2027 (however, a degree of flexibility will be afforded to successful applicants).

Please note that there is a two-stage application process as follows:

1. Apply through EconJobMarket.org. To receive full consideration, this application should be submitted by 15 November 2026 (midnight GMT). Please submit a cover letter, a CV, a Job Market Paper and three letters of reference.

2. Complete a Warwick University application form. This is a short form and should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Please do not include research papers, your CV or academic references with this application. To access the Warwick application, please visit the University’s online recruitment system by clicking on this link: Assistant Professor Job Details | University of Warwick

Please make sure to complete both parts of the application process.

Application deadline for full consideration: 15 November 2026 (midnight GMT)

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  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Job market paper
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