Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant Professor of Economics Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Management

Salary range: $,800. Off‑scale salaries and other components may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026

Review timeline: 11/16/25

Position duration: Tenure Track (Assistant Professor)

Open date: October 3, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will be accepted until the final date; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The University of California, Merced, Department of Economics and Business Management invites applications for three full‑time tenure‑track faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2026.

Preferred candidates will have expertise in applied work in any subfield. A Ph.D. degree in Economics is expected at the time of appointment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

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Candidates must have a PhD degree in Economics by the time of appointment.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Authorization to Release Information Form – Final administrative or judicial decisions or misconduct within the last seven years must be disclosed. Please complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Writing Sample #1

• 3 letters of reference required

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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad.

The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design, and supports the economic development of Central California.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.