JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Melbourne

Faculty of Business and Economics
Department of Economics
Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer - Economics & Econometrics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478237
Date Posted: 10/19/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer - Economics & Econometrics
Section: International: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Economics
Salary Range: 152,695 - 176,065 AUD
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Melbourne invites applications for multiple continuing academic positions in economics and econometrics at Senior Lecturer level (comparable to Assistant Professor in North America). We welcome applications from candidates in all fields of economics and econometrics, with outstanding research achievements or potential, a commitment to high-quality teaching, and the capacity to contribute to the Department’s research and graduate training activities. Appointments will reflect research excellence, teaching capability, and the Department’s overall needs.

The Department is a research-oriented academic community with more than 80 academic staff and strong undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs. Faculty are active in the international economics and econometrics research community through publications in leading journals, editorial service, graduate training and international conferences. The Department offers a vibrant research environment, an active seminar program and opportunities for collaboration across fields; see https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/economics

The University of Melbourne is ranked 22 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

For the detailed position description:
https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_External_Career/job/Senior-Lecturer--Economics---Econometrics_JR-018940-1

For position-specific queries, contact Professor Phillip McCalman at: econ-jobhire@unimelb.edu.au

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/25/2026