Visiting Assistant Professor, Economics
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, AZ, United States
Position Highlights
The Department of Economics at the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position starting August 17, 2026. The role welcomes candidates whose research focuses on applied microeconomics, broadly defined. The faculty member will teach courses at the graduate or undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, while maintaining an excellent research record.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform significant and continuing scholarly research in applied microeconomics.
Publish in leading academic journals.
Teach in undergraduate or graduate programs.
Train and mentor doctoral students.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a related field from an accredited institution by the start date.
Evidence of research productivity.
Experience teaching at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching undergraduate Business Strategy or related courses, including work with business school students and demonstrated knowledge of Industrial Organization concepts relevant to Business Strategy.
Demonstrated research interests aligned with department strengths in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Organization, Labor Economics, Environmental and Energy Economics, or Economic History.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to university recreation and cultural activities; and more.
Contact Information for Candidates
James Powell
Department Head, Economics
jlpowell@arizona.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department of Economics at the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position starting August 17, 2026. The role welcomes candidates whose research focuses on applied microeconomics, broadly defined. The faculty member will teach courses at the graduate or undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, while maintaining an excellent research record.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform significant and continuing scholarly research in applied microeconomics.
Publish in leading academic journals.
Teach in undergraduate or graduate programs.
Train and mentor doctoral students.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a related field from an accredited institution by the start date.
Evidence of research productivity.
Experience teaching at the university level.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching undergraduate Business Strategy or related courses, including work with business school students and demonstrated knowledge of Industrial Organization concepts relevant to Business Strategy.
Demonstrated research interests aligned with department strengths in one or more of the following areas: Industrial Organization, Labor Economics, Environmental and Energy Economics, or Economic History.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to university recreation and cultural activities; and more.
Contact Information for Candidates
James Powell
Department Head, Economics
jlpowell@arizona.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr