The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in the Fall semester of the 2027-2028 academic year (August 2027).
AUB is a teaching-centered research university with a commitment to liberal arts education. Founded in 1866, its mission is to produce and deliver high-quality knowledge and to contribute to the well-being and development of the population of Lebanon and the West Asia and North Africa region.
We encourage candidates from all fields of Economics to apply. Successful candidates will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and should be committed to research and teaching of the highest quality. The teaching load is four courses per year. The language of instruction is English. Candidates must have a PhD in Economics or closely related field (Ag. Economics, Political Economy, Finance, Public Policy) by the time of appointment.
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, a job market paper, and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to support their application. Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/197131
Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
AUB is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/197131. (See posting for details.)