University of Minnesota

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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs seeks applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor or advanced assistant professor level in social policy with a field of specialization in domestic (U.S.) applied policy areas of labor or public economics. The faculty member will join a vibrant community of interdisciplinary scholars at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and support graduate students pursuing the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) and other master’s-level professional degree programs, and the Ph.D. in Public Affairs program.

Applicants may have disciplinary backgrounds in economics, public policy, public affairs, or related fields. We especially welcome those with research interests or expertise in anti-poverty policies, gender policy, public finance, and program evaluation. We welcome applications from scholars employing quantitative methods with a preference for applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to engaged and interdisciplinary scholarship. Candidates should be able to teach graduate-level courses in policy analysis, microeconomics, and quantitative methods, as well as courses in their area of expertise.

All candidates must hold a Ph.D. by the time of employment. The salary will be in the range of $90,000 to $110,000. The starting date is August 24, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible.