California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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The Economics Area of the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, academic year position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are particularly interested in applicants with a research and teaching focus in Applied Microeconomics/Macroeconomics and Econometrics whose empirical research addresses inequality, discrimination, environmental justice, health disparities and related themes. Successful candidates will teach both undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) level classes in econometrics and other field courses of interest, maintain an active research agenda, provide service to the university, and contribute to our community.

Applications received by December 16 are guaranteed full consideration. This position is open until filled.

Cal Poly is located on the central coast of California, in San Luis Obispo, an area with an outstanding quality of life. Cal Poly’s Learn By Doing ethos results in a vibrant, dynamic campus culture. The Wall Street Journal ranked Cal Poly as California’s top Public-Master’s University and the Economics Area offers a STEM-certified Master’s program with a cutting edge curriculum. Active, engaged scholarship is particularly important within the culture of the accredited Orfalea College of Business.

Required Qualifications:

A completed Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution awarded by the start of the appointment (Fall 2022)

A strong research record and pipeline with a research agenda that reflects a commitment to questions and topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Commitment to exemplary teaching and the use of inclusive teaching practices that address equity in the classroom

Demonstrated interest in teaching a diverse student population

Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required


Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups of students, as well as to candidates who can contribute to fostering diversity of the campus, curriculum, and/or discipline.

First-round interviews will be conducted virtually in January 2022.

Cal Poly’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and Orfalea College of Business is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications from all qualified individuals.  

For details, qualifications, and application instructions (online faculty application required), visit JOBS.CALPOLY.EDU and apply to requisition # 506647

All applicants are required to submit a diversity statement, a sample research paper, and a statement of their teaching philosophy. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing online application.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Jacqueline Doremus, Search Committee Chair, at jdoremus@calpoly.edu.