American University

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The Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2025.

The department seeks applicants in fields of applied macroeconomics and is particularly interested in macro candidates with research interests in artificial intelligence, development, gender, or environmental economics. Candidates should have an interest in policy-relevant research, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to supervise dissertations. Applicants must also be able to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provide evidence of strong teaching skills. Responsibilities will consist of conducting and publishing research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and advising students, and participating in department, college, and university service activities.

The salary ranges based on rank are as follows: Assistant Professor $100,000-115,000; Associate Professor $120,000-150,000. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; complete applications received by November 15, 2024 will receive priority for initial interviews to be held virtually in early January. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample research paper, and a diversity statement. Contact information for three letters of reference will be solicited by Workday after applications are submitted. All materials can be submitted via: https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-Campus-Washington-DC/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Economics_R1937. For more information, please contact econ@american.edu, subject “Tenure-Track Search.”

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu. The Department of Economics offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and values applied, policy-oriented research that incorporates a wide variety of theoretical and ethodological viewpoints. Learn more about the department at https://www.american.edu/cas/economics/.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.