JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
The George Washington University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The George Washington University’s Department of Economics invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning as early as Fall 2027. We seek applicants specializing in macroeconomics 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 core and specialized courses for undergraduate and graduate students subject to Department needs
Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in economics with a primary focus on macroeconomics. 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/Affirmative Action 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:
- teaching evaluations (if available)
- syllabi of courses taught (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
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. The application deadline is December 1, 2026.
Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.