Associate Professor or Professor

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Associate Professor or Professor## Department:

Arts and Sciences | Economics
** Associate Professor or Professor
** Department of Economics
** College of Arts and Sciences
**** Position Overview
** The Department of Economics at The Ohio State University invites applications for multiple positions at the rank of associate professor or professor with tenure to begin in August 2026. All subfields will be considered.
** Performance Objectives
** The candidate will be expected to:
* maintain an active research program,
* support our commitment to excellence in teaching,
* mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
** Education and Experience Requirements
*** Required*:
Candidates must have a PhD in Economics or a related field before employment begins in August 2026, and have a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with rank of associate professor or professor.
* Desired*:
Preference is given to candidates with a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and evidence of impact in their field as indicated by citations, funding, and professional service.

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* How to Apply

** Review of applications will begin on September 19, 2025. All applications must be received by April 15, 2026 to receive full consideration. Inquiries may be directed to Bruce Weinberg . Application materials submitted in Workday must include:
* Attachment 1:
Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
* Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae):
Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.## Additional Information:
** The College
** With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
** Department Information
** The Department of Economics has about 28 full-time faculty members, 75 Ph.D. students, and approximately 1,000 undergraduate majors. It is a vibrant place for innovative research and learning. The department successfully hired three junior faculty members in the last two years and plans to hire 4-5 new faculty members in the academic year of 2025-26. We are committed to growing the faculty size in the next few years.

In addition, the department will move to a new building in 2026, which is in the very center of the campus.
** The University
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