"Assistant Professor of Economics"

Position Overview

Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Management

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment; see Table 3 The salary range for this position is $107,100-133,800. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026

Review timeline: 11/16/25

Position duration: Tenure Track (Assistant Professor)

Application Window

Open date: October 3, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The University of California, Merced, Department of Economics and Business Management invites applications for three full-time tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2026.

Preferred candidates will have expertise in applied work in any subfield. A Ph.D. degree in Economics is expected at the time of appointment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department: https://economics.ucmerced.edu/home/about

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD degree in Economics by the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
• Writing Sample #1

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Please enter the names and contact information for three references to provide letters of recommendation.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02030

Help contact: ssha.ap@ucmerced.edu

Job location: Merced, CA