JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Michigan

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Economics
Associate Professor/Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478285
Date Posted: 10/15/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate Professor/Professor of Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time, endowed tenure-track position to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the tenured level of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in scholarly productivity and impact in Economics.

Duties include: teaching and research in Economics, advising students and providing service to the department and university. Ph.D. in Economics or related field required. Research capacity and teaching ability serve as the primary criteria for selection.

Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, and evidence of teaching excellence to econ-apply@umich.edu.

Employment will require both a successful criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form, and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2027
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research plans, and evidence of teaching excellence to econ-apply@umich.edu.