"Open Rank, Carlos Alvarez College of Business, Department of Economics"

Open Rank, Carlos Alvarez College of Business, Department of Economics

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 14372
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

Open Rank

The University of Texas at San Antonio Carlos Alvarez College of Business invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Economics, with a preference for faculty whose research intersects with health in some meaningful way.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Carlos Alvarez College of Business

With over 5,000 students, the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UT San Antonio is AACSB accredited and offers a variety of bachelor's and master's programs as well as Ph.D. programs in four areas. Additional information about UT San Antonio and the Carlos Alvarez College of Business can be found at the following website: https://business.utsa.edu/.

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at the University of Texas at San Antonio includes a dedicated group of full-time faculty committed to excellence in research and teaching across core areas of economics. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a STEM-designated M.S. in Economics program that emphasizes rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative methods. A particular strength of the department lies in its applied microeconomics group, which conducts impactful research in health, development, education, urban economics, and empirical industrial organization. This group complements the department's foundation in core microeconomics and macroeconomics, contributing to UTSA's growing reputation as a hub for innovative and policy-relevant economic research. Information about the department can be found at https://business.utsa.edu/economics/.

Application Information

The successful candidate will have an ongoing research agenda related to health economics. Salary and resources are competitive with similar R1 research universities.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field (e.g., Public Policy) by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research that has clear relevance to health outcomes, systems, or behaviors, with a strong focus on applied microeconomic methods.
• A record of—or clear potential for—publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed economics journals.
• Ability to contribute to the department's graduate and undergraduate teaching mission, particularly in health economics and related areas.
• Strong quantitative and empirical skills, including experience with causal inference and large-scale data analysis.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

To apply, applicants must upload the following:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• A research statement.
• A teaching statement.
• Applicants for the position of Assistant Professor should include a job market paper.

Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.

Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. David Beheshti, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson david.beheshti@utsa.edu. The full recruitment announcement, including application requirements, can be found at: https://bit.ly/47weOhw. For full consideration, applicants should submit their materials no later than November 22, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This is as security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.