Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant Professor of Economics

Department of Economics

College of Business and Economics

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Economics at California State University,Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions in Economics with a focus on empirical research. We are particularly interested in candidates conducting research using machine learning methods.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin.

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in auniversity environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.

I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,segregation based on race or any other protected status, and allforms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to lifefor students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula oftheirdepartments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of this position will include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in data analytics, as well as teaching core graduate and undergraduate courses in the candidate's areas of specialty.

Faculty responsibilities also include contributing tothe supervision of undergraduate and graduate research. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate inthe life and development of the department, advise students, serveon committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

• A completed Ph.D. degree in Economics at the start of the appointment.
• Expertise in applying modern econometrics and machine learning techniques to applied economic questions.
• Potential to publish academic research in leading journals.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an interest in teaching a diverse student body,including first‐generation college students.

• The department has a preference for candidates who have developed and taught courses in data analytics/machine learning andwho use these methods extensively in their research.

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by
November 15, 2026
. The anticipated appointment date is August 15, 2027.

Composed ofover 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty and housed in the Collegeof Business and Economics, the Department of Economics offers BA programs in Economics and in Business Administration with an Economics concentration as well as a…