Professor of Economics Jobs
Professor of Economics jobs are open across universities, colleges, research institutions, and think tanks, from visiting assistant professor to full professor and endowed chair, with specializations in macroeconomics, labor economics, econometrics, and behavioral economics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Posting Details
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- a copy of graduate transcript(s)
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
- List and contact information for three professional references.
Posting Details
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- a copy of graduate transcript(s)
- evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available)
- List and contact information for three professional references.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education29
- Science & Research2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Food & Beverage1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor of economics jobs.
- PhD in economics or closely related field from an accredited institution
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or a strong job market paper
- Demonstrated teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate economics courses
- Proficiency in econometric software such as Stata, R, or Python
- Evidence of external grant funding or competitive fellowship awards
- Ability to teach core courses including microeconomics, macroeconomics, or econometrics
Tips for Your Professor of Economics Job Search
Tailor your research statement for each school
R1 research universities want a five-year publication pipeline and grant ambitions. Teaching-focused liberal arts colleges want evidence you mentor undergraduates. Rewrite your research statement's opening paragraph to match the institution's stated mission before every application.
Target job market cycles precisely
Most tenure-track economics positions post on the AEA job listings in September and October, with fly-out interviews in December and January. Applying outside that window usually means adjunct or visiting roles, so plan your materials around the fall submission deadline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professor of economics openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead your CV with field and subfield
Search committees scan dozens of applications in minutes. Put your primary field, secondary field, and job market paper title in the first four lines of your CV. Never bury your specialization below departmental service or teaching experience.
Prepare a job talk that speaks to non-specialists
Your job talk audience will include faculty outside your subfield. Open with a one-slide motivation a macroeconomist and a historian can both follow, then go technical. Committees penalize candidates who assume shared knowledge of recent working papers.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting any offer
Data collection, software licenses, and research assistant funding often matter more than base salary at research universities. Ask explicitly for a startup package figure during the offer call, before the written offer arrives, when departments still have flexibility.
Professor of Economics Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor of economicss?
The most active employers for professor of economicss right now are Northeastern University, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Indiana University, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across public research universities, private liberal arts colleges, and policy research institutions.
How many professor of economics jobs are remote?
About 22% of professor of economics openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in online program delivery, adjunct instruction, and research fellowships that do not require classroom teaching. Tenure-track positions almost always require on-campus presence.
How do you become a professor of economics?
You typically need a PhD in economics, completed with a defended dissertation and at least one published or under-review paper before entering the job market. After earning your doctorate, you enter the academic job market in the fall, submit application materials to departments, complete campus interviews, and receive offers for tenure-track, visiting, or postdoctoral positions. Postdoctoral fellowships can strengthen your record before a tenure-track hire.
How do you get hired as a professor of economics with little experience?
Candidates early in their careers should prioritize a single strong job market paper over a long list of works in progress. Visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral positions are designed for new PhDs and provide teaching experience and time to publish. Adjunct roles at community colleges can fill gaps, but research output matters far more than instructional volume when applying to research-active departments.
What does the professor of economics interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening interview at the annual economics conference or over video, where you discuss your research agenda and teaching philosophy in roughly thirty minutes. Shortlisted candidates receive a campus visit invitation that includes a job talk presentation of your primary research paper, meetings with faculty and graduate students, and a teaching demonstration at some institutions. An offer follows if the department votes to extend one.
Where can I find and apply to professor of economics jobs?
You can find and apply to professor of economics jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from universities, colleges, and research institutions across the United States. Find roles that match your field and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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