JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Texas at Austin

College of Liberal Arts
Economics
Assistant Professor

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477983
Date Posted: 09/28/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Austin, Texas, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
E0 -- General
Keywords:
Macro, Other
Salary Range: Open
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Position Title: Assistant Professor -- Economics

Position Description

The Department of Economics at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall of academic year 2027-28. We have multiple open positions with one position designated for a macroeconomist or international economist and one or more positions open to all fields of economics. Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and service to the department, college, and university. We seek applicants who, through research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor. Applicants will be evaluated based on their research record, recommendations, and teaching ability.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

Application Requirements:
  • Teaching Evaluations
  • Job Market Paper
  • Letters of Reference
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
Application deadline: 11/15/2026
Application Instructions:
To apply, upload a letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio, and job market paper. Applications received by November 15, 2026, are guaranteed review. Review of applications will continue after November 15, but the committee may stop accepting applications at any time.