What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Economics position at 100 The University of Akron?
Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements. Teaching and Research Requirements: The Department of Economics in the College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in labor economics (JEL classification J and/or I1) and applied econometrics (JEL classification C1 or C8), starting August 2026. Candidates must have a PhD in economics by August 24, 2026 and show evidence of high potential for excellence in teaching and significant research publishable in quality peer-reviewed economics journals. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level classes, including applied econometrics, labor economics, applied microeconomics, and applied game theory. Other upper-level electives and graduate-level courses depend on the candidate’s areas of specialty and departmental needs. The successful candidate will have a willingness and ability to become proficient in teaching data analytics using programming languages such as SAS, R, and Python. Additional responsibilities include advising students, leading students’ capstone senior project, assisting in curriculum development, and participating in other departmental activities as assigned by the department chair. Departmental Summary The Department of Economics in the College of Business offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics, an accelerated B.S. in Economics/Juris Doctorate degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Data Analytics, and a Master of Science in Economics. Our undergraduate programs provide majors with broad knowledge of important theoretical aspects of economics as well as expertise in empirical analysis. For further information about the department, please visit www.uakron.edu/economics. Additional Position Information: Application Instructions To apply for this position, candidates must complete the online application and submit the following required materials on the American Economics Association’s (AEA) job application system at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/ 1. Cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position 2. CV 3. One recent research paper 4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness 5. Transcripts (unofficial will suffice) 6. Three professional letters of recommendation Additionally, the candidate must upload their cover letter and CV on The University of Akron’s online hiring system. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript upon hire. All documents in addition to the Cover Letter and CV can be uploaded under Additional Applicant Materials. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2025. Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): American Association of University Professors For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Cindy Harm Email: charm@uakron.edu ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. 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