JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Florida State University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
H3 -- Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents
E6 -- Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook
A2 -- Economic Education and Teaching of Economics
Keywords:
Implementing economic goals
Overseeing Economic Liberty Branch
Planning meeting and conferences
Conducting research.
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Responsibilities
The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University seeks candidates for a Research Faculty position to be the head of the IGC’s Economic Liberty branch.
The successful candidate will be responsible for interacting with researchers, policymakers, and staff. Responsibilities also include collecting and aggregating data from various sources, executing policy analyses, and possibly designing and carrying out experiments.
The position also involves advising the Director in overseeing and implementing the goals of the Economic Liberty Branch. The successful candidate will assist various PIs affiliated with the IGC in their grant and paper writing, where applicable. The successful candidate will plan public meetings and conferences and present research at those and other conferences.
The successful candidate will be expected to show commitment to the mission of enhancing civic awareness as well as a readiness to contribute to the intellectual life and programmatic development of the IGC.
Qualifications
Academic doctorate or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates whose research focuses on public economics are preferred, though candidates in other sub-fields will be considered.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details, even if attaching a CV.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
About the Institute for Governance and Civics:
The Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) is dedicated to becoming the nation's premier policy institute in creating the next generation of effective citizens and responsible leaders. Established in 2023, the IGC advances constitutional liberty, economic liberty, conscience liberty, and educational liberty through bold research, transformative teaching, and fearless debate.
Contact Info
Ryan Owens; ryan.owens@fsu.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details, even if attaching a CV.