"Assistant Professor - Economics of Health, Environment or Inequality"

The Department of Economics of the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to start Fall 2026. Candidates should conduct research that emphasizes health, the environment and energy, or inequality and that complements the research areas of our applied microeconomics faculty. The position involves significant scholarly research as well as teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in microeconomics or econometrics and in the field of specialization.

Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent degree in Economics or a related field is required by the start date. Candidates should upload a cover letter, curriculum vita, research statement, teaching statement with evaluations (if any), up to three research papers, and the names of three confidential recommendation letter writers at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/259080. Complete applications received by November 10, 2025 will receive priority for interviews which will be held remotely. Applicants may contact Janet Budge (budge@economics.rutgers.edu) with questions regarding the application site.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.