Department : Economics Salary : Commensurate with experience Description : The Department of Economics at the University of Houston invites applications for up to two positions at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level, tenured Associate level, or tenured Full Professor level, to begin Fall 2027. We will consider applicants in all fields but have a particular interest in candidates whose research and teaching are focused on macroeconomics. The candidates are expected to conduct research with…
the goal of publishing in leading economics journals, teach economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serve as a research mentor to doctoral students, and interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the department's intellectual atmosphere. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. by August 2027. Applications must include: • A cover letter. • Curriculum vitae. • Three or more reference letters. • A job market paper. Candidates may also include additional material they think is pertinent for the position (e.g., other research papers, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, etc.). Review of candidates will begin November 1st, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The department will conduct virtual first-round interviews, followed by in-person flyouts for selected candidates. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university with over 49,000 students. The Department of Economics is dedicated to producing top-flight research while training students in the latest techniques in economic analysis. Faculty members publish their work in the top journals of their fields, are vital contributors to prestigious associations and editorial boards, and regularly present their research papers at major institutions and conferences worldwide. The following website contains more information on the department: https://www.uh.edu/class/economics / Application deadline: 04/30/2027 Please go to the UH Careers website to complete your online application: https://www.uh.edu/human-resources/careers/ The names of your references will be submitted as part of your application, and they will be contacted directly by the University of Houston to provide their letters. Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
