"Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured)/Full Professor"

Columbia University’s Department of Economics seeks to fill a chair in the Economics of the Middle East, with a joint appointment at the Institute for Israeli and Jewish Studies. We seek scholars in any field of economics with an outstanding publication record and who have ongoing research or engagement with the economics of the Middle East that includes the study of the Israeli economy and economic issues in the region. Successful candidates will be willing to teach an undergraduate course in the Economics of the Middle East, as well as train and mentor interested graduate students. The appointment, to begin as early as July 1, 2026, can be at any tenure-track rank, with a preference for a tenured appointment.

Ph.D., outstanding publication record, proven excellence as a teacher.

Applicants are required to create an applicant profile and upload a CV in Columbia’s online Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system.

Additionally, the following supporting documents must be uploaded at www.econjobmarket.org (EJM): Curriculum vitae, a selection of research papers, and contact information for three reference providers, who may be asked to provide a letter of recommendation at a later date.

Please note that an application will not be considered complete unless supporting materials are uploaded in EJM and the applicant has created a profile and uploaded a CV in ASR.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.