JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

University of Western Australia

Economics
Assistant Professor/Lecturer

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476927
Date Posted: 11/13/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Perth, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Western Australia (UWA) invites outstanding scholars to apply for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor/Lecturer level (pending budget approval). Candidates must have a completed or nearly completed Ph.D. and demonstrate the ability to conduct high-quality research and teaching.

We welcome candidates conducting research in any field of economics.

We provide excellent working conditions, including a competitive pay package, research funding, generous sabbatical leave, and a collegial environment that supports research and teaching.

The Economics department is part of the UWA Business School, one of Australia's top Business Schools, attracting a selective group of undergraduate and graduate students, some of the brightest in the country. Our faculty publishes in leading international economic journals.

UWA is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a consortium of eight research-focused universities in Australia. Our beautiful campus is located in Perth, a vibrant and culturally rich city that consistently ranks among the world's most liveable cities.

We are dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from women and minorities. For more details, email jobs-economics-business@uwa.edu.au. Initial interviews will be conducted online.

For more information about our department, please visit:
https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/Business/Economics.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 12/12/2025
Reference Instructions:
Apply using the EconJobMarket link.