JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Letters & Science
Economics
Assistant Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477839
Date Posted: 09/16/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A1 -- General Economics
Keywords:
Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Economics Department invites applications at the assistant professor rank, beginning August 2027. Applicants must have PhD in Economics by start of appointment. The Department is recruiting in the fields of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, International Economics, Industrial Organization, Labor Economics, and Public Economics. Applicants should have research under way which will likely result in publication(s) in top tier journals; possess potential to make lasting impact on their field of specialization and have presentation skills that suggest future excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful applicants will teach graduates and undergraduates, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally. Apply online by November 15, 2026 at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under Job Requisition JR10014688. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system.

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. UW-Madison is committed to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds to help create a welcoming, empowered, and inclusive community. UW-Madison encourages women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities to apply. Employment will require a criminal background check.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/15/2026
Reference Instructions:
All applicants will receive an email after their application is submitted asking them to provide the name and contact information for three references, and each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.