University of North Carolina Charlotte

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The Department of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Tenure-Track advanced Assistant or Associate Professor (with tenure) in energy economics, beginning August 10, 2026. We prefer candidates at the Associate Professor level with tenure. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and contribute to departmental service and governance. Beyond our undergraduate economics program, the department offers an M.S. in Economics and plays a central role in the Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance, the Ph.D. in Public Policy, and the M.S. in Mathematical Finance.

We seek scholars whose research addresses critical questions in energy economics and who can strengthen our research profile through collaboration with UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about interdisciplinary approaches and advancing EPIC’s mission of research and innovation in energy systems and infrastructure. Candidates with demonstrated interest in or experience with industry partnerships are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have a completed doctorate in Economics or a related field by the start of the appointment and must meet academic qualifications as described in the Belk College Policy on Qualified Faculty Status. Those applying for an assistant position should provide evidence of the potential for high-quality research and teaching. Those applying for an associate position should provide evidence of high-quality research and teaching, as a selected candidate at this rank will go through the tenure process as outlined in the Belk College Policies and Procedures for Reappointment, Promotion, and Grant of Permanent Tenure.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/65406 (position 004298) and should include the following items: 1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and indicating fields of specialization, 2) the applicant’s current Curriculum Vitae, and 3) a job market paper (please submit only one). Applicants may also submit research and teaching statements. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be emailed to econsearch@charlotte.edu.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. Prior to hiring, the selected candidate is subject to a criminal background check and must provide official transcripts.

For information visit https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/departments/economics/. For other questions, please contact Dr. Krista Saral at econsearch@charlotte.edu