JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Zayed University

College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Business Transformation
Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478200
Date Posted: 10/08/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
JEL Classifications:
C9 -- Design of Experiments
D7 -- Analysis of Collective Decision-Making
E6 -- Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook
J0 -- General
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
Keywords:
C93 Field Experiments
D72 Political Economy
D85 Network Formation and Analysis
E52 Monetary Policy
E62 Fiscal Policy
G1 Financial Markets
H2 Taxation and Subsidies
J2 Labor Demand and Supply
Q5 Environmental Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Zayed University, College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

The College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) at Zayed University, UAE, invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Economics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting August 2027. Positions are available in two distinct areas: applied microeconomics and applied macroeconomics. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which position they wish to be considered for.

Applied microeconomics: We seek candidates with a strong command of causal identification methods, including RCTs, and research interests in political economy, labor economics, public economics, environmental economics, or network economics.

Applied macroeconomics: We seek candidates with expertise in modern empirical macroeconomic methods. An interest in monetary and fiscal policy, financial economics, or the use of microeconomic data would be a plus.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Economics that is recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education or can be recognized, and should demonstrate research potential or accomplishments appropriate to their rank and a commitment to excellent teaching. Zayed University offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio: https://facultysearch.interfolio.com/44926/positions/193434. Review of applications begins now and continues until the positions are filled.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 12/01/2026