JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Wayne State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Economics
Assistant Professor of Economics - Macroeconomics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111477847
Date Posted: 09/17/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics - Macroeconomics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Detroit, Michigan, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
Keywords:
Macroeconomics
Applied macroeconometrics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning on or about August 18, 2027. This is a full-time (9-month), benefits-eligible faculty position.
We seek candidates specializing in macroeconomics with a strong background in applied macroeconometrics. Candidates should have an active research agenda in macroeconomics and demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research and publication. Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Economics no later than August 17, 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in macroeconomics and econometrics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching and should contribute to the academic and professional activities of the department. The teaching load is 2:2 (fall: winter semesters).
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by November 16, 2026.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 11/16/2026
Application Instructions:
An on-line application is required. Candidates must upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, research statement, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations, if available). Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Liang Hu, Department Chair, lianghu@wayne.edu, and Young-Ro Yoon, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Economics, ed7847@wayne.edu