"Instructional Assistant Professor - Economics - (494915)"

Job Details

Department: Economics

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The University of Houston Department of Economics invites applications for a promotion-eligible, non-tenure-track, Instructional Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university with over 47,000 students. Our department is made up of an innovative group of scholars who are dedicated to producing top-flight research while training our students in the latest techniques in economic analysis. Our department offers BA, BS, and PhD degrees in Economics, and MA degrees in Applied Economics and has over 1,000 undergraduate majors. The following website contains more information on the department: https://www.uh.edu/class/economics/.

The primary responsibilities of the Instructional Assistant Professor will be teaching. The teaching load will be 6 sections per academic year, divided between the Fall and Spring semesters. The courses will be at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching courses with strong writing, research, or quantitative analysis components are preferred. Candidates interested in teaching macroeconomics, international economics, or financial economics are especially encouraged to apply.

In addition to the teaching responsibilities, the Instructional Assistant Professor is expected to assist with the department's administrative activities. This administrative role will include acting as a liaison with external partners, advising student clubs, and assisting at-risk students. We anticipate that responsibilities may change as the needs of the undergraduate and master’s degree programs evolve.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. in Economics by August 2026. Please visit our application website Prospective Faculty | Office of the Provost | University of Houston to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Applications must include the following items: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) teaching philosophy or statement; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) copy of transcript (unofficial is acceptable); (5) contact information of three or more references to provide reference letters. The review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Deadline: 03/31/2026

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. in Economics by August 2026.

Notes to Applicant: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with full consideration given to those received by November 15. Please go to https://uh.edu/human-resources/careers/ and complete your online application (search for this economics instructional faculty position and upload your CV and other required documents indicated in this posting). Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.