"Assistant or Associate Professor - Health Economics - (494913)"

Job Details

Department: Economics

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The University of Houston Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor level to begin August 2026. We will consider candidates in all areas of Applied Microeconomics, but with a preference for candidates with research expertise in health.

The candidate is 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. in Economics by August 2026. Applications must include: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) job-market paper; and (4) contact information of three or more references to provide reference letters. 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 15, 2025 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 responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university with over 47,000 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: 01/31/2026

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. in Economics by August 2026.

Notes to Applicant:

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with full consideration given to those received by November 15. Please go to https://uh.edu/human-resources/careers/ and complete your online application (search for this economics faculty position and upload your CV and other required documents indicated in this posting).

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.