JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

University of Hawaii at Manoa

College of Social Sciences
Social Science Research Institute/University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization
Assistant/Associate Professor (SSRI/UHERO)

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476012
Date Posted: 08/01/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (SSRI/UHERO)
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
H2 -- Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
H7 -- State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations
Keywords:
Public Finance
Taxation
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization (UHERO), Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai'i at Manoa (Honolulu, Hawai'i) invites applicants for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a 9-month, full- time, permanent, tenure-track faculty appointment to begin as soon as January 1, 2026, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities - Assistant Professor (F-3)
1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
2. Mentor and advise students.
3. Conduct applied research in public finance and taxation, both independently and as part of UHERO's partnership with the State Department of Taxation.
4. Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.
5. Serve as principal investigator on extramurally funded projects.
6. Collaborate with UHERO researchers on projects related to state and local public finance.
7. Contribute to UHERO's core mission to inform public policy by staying abreast of local and national tax policy and sharing expertise and research results with state and local policy makers and stakeholders.
8. Provide service and outreach in congruence with UHERO's mission.
9. Other duties as assigned by the director.

Duties and Responsibilities - Associate Professor (F-4):
In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Professor rank,
1. Provide significant service to the college and community outside of the area of primary responsibilities.
2. Sustain involvement in professional and self-development activities.

Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Professor (F-3):
1. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree from a college or university of recognized standing in Economics (ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed prior to date of hire).
2. A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field.
3. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor and advise students in the applicant's area of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications - Associate Professor (F-4):
1. Minimum qualifications of the Assistant Professor rank.
2. A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field.
3. A minimum of four years of service as Assistant Professor or equivalent.

Application Requirements:
  • Statement of teaching experience and interests
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • Transcripts
  • Teaching Evaluations
  • Job Market Paper
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 11/30/2025
Reference Instructions:
Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • Application Deadline Has Passed