Assistant Professor of Economics (Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource Economics)

Position

Assistant Professor of Economics (Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource Economics)

Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; anticipated hiring range $86,000 to $90,000 per year.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or related field with specialization in Applied Microeconomics and Environmental Economics. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and peer-reviewed publication
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Duties

• Teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Economics, Transportation Economics, Microeconomics, and related subjects
• Develop and engage in research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession