Assistant Professor of Economics

specified. FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: As determined by department chair. Job Type: Full Time Rank: Assistant Campus: Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable Job Description: The Department of Economics in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in econometrics. We seek candidates who combine methodological depth in econometrics with a strong research interest in applied microeconomics (e.g., urban, industrial organization, labor, education, health, or public), applying modern econometric tools to policy-relevant questions. The Department of Economics has a national reputation for excellence in applied microeconomic research and econometrics, and offers B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., and combined degree programs. It is housed within the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and we seek candidates with interdisciplinary interests. Successful candidates may be invited to affiliate with one of Maxwell's fourteen interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. Qualifications: Candidates must have completed, or expect to complete prior to appointment, a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field. They should show clear promise of a research record warranting a tenure-track appointment in economics and should demonstrate the ability to teach econometrics at the graduate level. Job Specific Qualifications: Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in econometrics, together with courses in their areas of expertise in applied microeconomics and will have a teaching load appropriate for a productive scholar. They will be expected to advise doctoral dissertations and to serve on doctoral committees and comprehensive examination committees. They will maintain an independent and externally visible research program in econometrics and publish in leading peer-reviewed economics journals, including those specializing in econometrics and statistics. Physical Requirements: Not Applicable Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a cover letter, CV, a job market paper and any additional research papers, a research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a teaching statement and teaching evaluations), and a list of professional references as part of the application materials. Three letters of recommendation are required and will be requested directly from your references through our employment system. Please have an accurate email for each reference available at the time of application. Full review of applications begins October 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. 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