"ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ENERGY ECONOMICS - #00096135"

Hiring Department

Department of Economics

Job Description

The Department of Economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning in or prior to Fall 2026 in Energy Economics. The department has launched a new industry-focused MS in Economics and Innovation program in fall 2025 with an Energy Economics & Global Sustainability focus area. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated experience, capacity, or interest in industry engagement.

We specifically seek expertise in Energy Economics with additional areas in environmental economics, microeconomics, financial economics/technology, or quantitative-driven public policy, with extensive knowledge of econometric methods and their newest applications. Applicants must demonstrate skills necessary for quality undergraduate teaching in economics and the ability to teach graduate-level energy economics, microeconomics, or macroeconomics. The primary teaching responsibility of the position is energy economics courses at the undergraduate and master's levels.

The teaching load is 2-2, with a one-course reduction per year for the first two years.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics.
• Expertise in Energy Economics, with additional knowledge in Environmental Economics, Microeconomics, Financial Economics/Technology, or Quantitative-Driven Public policy.
• Proven record of productive research, particularly in peer-reviewed economics journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience, capacity, or interest in industry engagement.
• Several years of experience as a faculty member at a university.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is between $100,000 to $140,000.

Application Materials

To complete an application, you must visit job.mst.edu/careers, provide an interest letter, vita, two (2) published research papers, and a list of three (3) references.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is November 20th, 2025, review of applications will begin as they are received. For general inquiries before applying, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Fikru at fikruma@mst.edu.