Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics

About the role

The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the fields of Economics, with a focus on the Chinese economy. The school seeks an outstanding scholar doing research on issues related to China and the global economy. Faculty are expected to produce original research and publish in highly ranked academic journals, to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to supervise and mentor graduate students, and to engage in select service activities. Position location: San Diego, CA. Application window: opens September 18, 2026; review date Monday, Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT; final date Monday, Aug 30, 2027 at 11:59 pm PT. Applications will continue to be accepted until the final date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Responsibilities

• Produce original research and publish in highly ranked academic journals.
• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students.
• Engage in select service activities.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• For Assistant Professor level: must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) OR be advanced to candidacy (ABD status) in Economics, Business, or Management, or a closely related field with a concentration in Economics.
• For Associate and Full Professor level: must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics, Business, Management, or a closely related field with a concentration in Economics.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):

• Must hold a Ph.D. in Economics, Business, Management, or a related field by the start date of appointment.

Pay

Salary range: $111,400 – $241,400. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay (i.e., a salary higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. See UC San Diego salary information (APS Compensation).