JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

The George Washington University

Assistant Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477891
Date Posted: 09/23/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 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
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Applied Microeconomics
Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The George Washington University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning as early as Fall 2027. We seek applicants specializing in applied microeconomics who demonstrate strong potential for scholarly achievement and excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program and contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the Department and University. Teaching responsibilities will include courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Economics Department.

Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in economics with a primary focus on applied microeconomics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by the date of appointment.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Application Requirements:
  • syllabi of courses taught (if available)
  • teaching evaluations (if available)
  • a statement of your research and teaching interests and qualifications
  • a letter of interest detailing the position for which you are applying
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
  • CV
Application deadline: 12/15/2026
Reference Instructions:
arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted
Application Instructions:
Only complete applications will be considered.

Review of applications will begin October 17, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The application deadline is December 15, 2026.

Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.