Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Economics

About the Role

The Department of Economics at the University of Houston invites applications for up to two positions at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level, tenured Associate level, or tenured Full Professor level, to begin Fall 2027. We will consider applicants in all fields but have a particular interest in candidates whose research and teaching are focused on macroeconomics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research with the goal of publishing in leading economics journals.
• Teach economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve as a research mentor to doctoral students.
• Interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the department's intellectual atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or expected completion by August 2027.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Three or more reference letters.
• Job market paper.
• Optional: Additional materials such as other research papers, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, etc.

Additional Information

Review of candidates will begin November 1st, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The department will conduct virtual first-round interviews, followed by in-person flyouts for selected candidates. Salary is commensurate with experience. The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university with over 49,000 students. The Department of Economics is dedicated to producing top-flight research while training students in the latest techniques in economic analysis. Faculty members publish their work in top journals, contribute to prestigious associations and editorial boards, and present research at major institutions and conferences worldwide. More information about the department can be found at https://www.uh.edu/class/economics/. Application deadline: 04/30/2027.