JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
University of Puget Sound
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Tacoma, Washington, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
C1 -- Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Salary Range: $85,177
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Appointment:
The University of Puget Sound invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time position to begin Fall 2027.
Responsibilities:
We seek an applied economist with preparation to teach econometrics and intermediate macroeconomics. Preference will be given to candidates whose primary research fields are in: macroeconomics (E00), history of thought (B1,B2), health economics (I1), or public finance (H00). Secondary fields of interest include: development economics (O1) or finance (G1, G2). The standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. Duties include advising students, and participating in departmental and university governance.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. preferred (ABD considered) in Economics
Application Deadline:
Interested individuals should submit application materials no later than November 20, 2026 to ensure full consideration.
Compensation and Benefits:
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor of Economics salaries in 2026-2027 begin at $85,177 for an assistant professor without a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time post-doctorate teaching through $97,917 annualized based on experience.
Puget Sound has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy, https://www.pugetsound.edu/policies/faculty-policies/shared-faculty-appointments
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/
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Application Requirements:
- External Application Link