JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Columbia University

Arts & Sciences
Economics
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure-track)

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478138
Date Posted: 10/09/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure-track)
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
E0 -- General
G0 -- General
J0 -- General
Keywords:
Finance
Labor Economics
Macroeconomics
Salary Range: Assistant Professor $180,000-$220,000; Associate Professor $190,000-$250,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Position Description
Columbia University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor to begin as early as July 1, 2027. We primarily seek scholars who specialize in the areas of Finance, Labor Economics, and Macroeconomics, but may consider other fields. The responsibilities of the position include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and publication, and institutional service. The appointment can be at a tenure-track assistant or associate professor rank. Applications received by November 13, 2026, will receive full consideration.

Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to engage in research and teaching at the undergraduate level and show promise for future development in research and teaching at the graduate level.

Application Instructions
Applicants are required to create an applicant profile and upload a CV in Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system (https://apply.interfolio.com/194233). ASR is the Columbia University version of Interfolio. If you have a dossier account with Interfolio, after you select "Apply Now" you will be prompted to login to your dossier account or you can create an account if you do not have one. There is no charge to create a dossier account or to apply for any CU position.

Additionally, the following supporting documents must be uploaded at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12750 (EJM): curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, a selection of research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Please note that an application will not be considered complete unless supporting materials are uploaded in EJM and the applicant has created a profile and uploaded a CV in ASR.

For inquiries, please contact econrecruitment@columbia.edu.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/13/2026
Reference Instructions:
3 external letters should be submitted with your EconJobMarket application.
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to create an applicant profile and upload a CV in Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. ASR is the Columbia University version of Interfolio. If you have a dossier account with Interfolio, after you select "Apply Now" you will be prompted to login to your dossier account or you can create an account if you do not have one. There is no charge to create a dossier account or to apply for any CU position.

Additionally, the following supporting documents must be uploaded at www.econjobmarket.org (EJM): curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, a selection of research papers, and three letters of recommendation.

Please note that an application will not be considered complete unless supporting materials are uploaded in EJM and the applicant has created a profile and uploaded a CV in ASR.

For inquiries, please contact econrecruitment@columbia.edu.