The Economics Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications in any area of economics for a tenure-track assistant professor or tenured/tenure-track associate professor, with appointment beginning July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for high quality research and teaching. Duties will include research, undergraduate/graduate teaching, mentoring, and service. We will consider applicants completing their graduate degrees as well as those with experience in academic and other settings. To be hired as an Assistant or Associate Professor, a completed Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by July 1, 2026. An initial appointment of Instructor will be applied to a successful candidate who expects to complete the Ph.D. by July 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin by November 1, 2025. Information about the Economics Department is available at econ.unc.edu.

The primary purpose of the Department of Economics is to provide excellent education, research, and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach economics to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students to prepare them for teaching and research careers in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied microeconomics (labor, health, education, and development) and industrial organization; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas to be published in professional journals; 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the department and the economics profession as well as to the university, local community, state, and nation.

This posting is for three tenure-track positions. Two positions will be designated as tenure-track assistant professors. One position may be designated as a tenure-track assistant professor or a tenure-track/tenured associate professor, depending upon the applicant’s qualifications. All positions are open to candidates in any field of Economics. Teaching requirements are 3 undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year. These positions are also responsible for academic research in Economics.

PhD in Economics, or related field.

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Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and a scholarly writing sample. At the time of application, candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. A fourth letter of recommendation will be solicited from candidates who are selected for on campus interviews. Please use the ‘Other Document’ option to upload any additional materials relevant to this application.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.