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University of Minnesota

Economics
Assistant/Associate Professor - Environmental Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478229
Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Environmental Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q5 -- Environmental Economics
Keywords:
Economics
Environmental Economics
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Salary Range: $150,000 - $300,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant or tenured associate professor position to begin in the fall semester of 2027 (08/30/2027). The area of specialization is environmental economics, broadly defined. We welcome candidates from across all fields of economics whose research addresses environmental questions. The Department of Economics is committed to attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.

A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Economics or a related field is required. Advanced ABDs may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor with the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment.

The appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year. Appointment will be at the level of tenure-track assistant or tenured associate professor. Rank and salary will depend upon qualifications and experience and be consistent with College and University policy.

Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter
CV
Three Letters of Recommendation
An example of scholarly work

To receive full consideration, submit applications through the University of Minnesota’s online system: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/376531 by Tuesday, December 1, 2026. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Research Papers
Application deadline: 12/01/2026
Application Instructions:
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for a tenure-track position in Economics, you must apply through the University of Minnesota’s online system. Please click on “Apply” and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. The following materials must be attached to the online application (1) cover letter; and (2) curriculum vitae. These materials must be attached by accessing your “My Job Apps” page and uploading the documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through Job Openings in Economics (JOE). An example of scholarly work must be uploaded into JOE as well.