JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Emory University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
E6 -- Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook
J2 -- Demand and Supply of Labor
J6 -- Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers
K3 -- Other Substantive Areas of Law
L5 -- Regulation and Industrial Policy
O3 -- Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
Keywords:
AI Policy
Digital markets
Emerging Technologies
Economic Policy
Innovation Policy
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics at Emory University invites applications for a faculty position in Econometrics and AI Policy at the (advanced) Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, beginning August 1, 2027. We welcome candidates whose research connects econometric methods with artificial intelligence, economic policy, digital markets, innovation, or the economic consequences and regulation of emerging technologies. Expertise in teaching Artificial Intelligence, Economic Policy, Emerging Technologies, and Innovation Policy will be essential.
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia—one of the nation’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities—is consistently ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the United States. The Department of Economics has experienced significant growth in both size and reputation over the past decade and continues to build toward becoming one of the leading departments in the country. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Economics or related fields; a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated by publications in leading journals; an active research agenda; and a strong record of teaching excellence and mentorship at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Salary is competitive.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404- 727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
To Apply: Applications should include: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae, and (c) the names of three references, all sent to https://apply.interfolio.com/192543. For inquiries, contact @eeichin@emory.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 22 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link