JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Louisiana State University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D -- Microeconomics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
K -- Law and Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
Q4 -- Energy
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
Keywords:
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics (https://www.lsu.edu/business/economics/) invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied microeconomics at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in Fall 2027 (50% teaching, 40% research, 10% service). Applicants should have strong research skills and expertise in one of the fields listed in the JEL classifications above.
The position is open to candidates with a PhD in Economics or a related field. We will consider ABD candidates, but they must receive their PhD by August 2027. Senior applicants must have a strong research record, and junior candidates must show promise in developing a solid research agenda.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, copies of selected research papers, and graduate transcripts. Applicants should also arrange for three recommendation letters to be submitted.
The Department has a strong research orientation and offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Economics.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and RS:17 Screening.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions about this position or the associated salary range, please contact: mocan@lsu.edu
Application Requirements:
Cover Letter
CV
Job Market Paper
Research Papers
Letters of Recommendation
Application deadline: 11/24/2026
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- Research Papers
- Job Market Paper
- Cover Letter
- CV