University of Hawaii at Manoa

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, College of Social Sciences, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization (UHERO, 50% FTE) and Department of Economics (50% FTE) in the field of applied microeconomics with a preference for scholars working in the area of state and local public finance. This is a full-time, permanent, 9-month tenure-track appointment, position #84827, to begin August 1, 2022 subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Position funded from existing extramural funds for three years and thereafter by general funds.

Duties: Conduct applied research in state and local tax policy and public finance. Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals, and serve as principal investigator on extramurally funded projects. Teach courses within the Department of Economics on fields of expertise including Public Economics, State and Local Public Finance, or others as needed. Provide service to UHERO, the department, university and community in congruence with UHERO’s mission. Other duties as assigned by the director.

Minimum qualifications:
1. PhD in Economics from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed prior to date of hire. ABDs must also submit a letter from their committee chair attesting that dissertation and all degree requirements will be completed prior to date of hire.
2. A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field.
3. Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor and advise students in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Pay range: Commensurate with training and experience.

To apply: Submit a cover letter that addresses the minimum qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, a statement of teaching experience and interests, summaries of teaching evaluations (if available), representative working paper(s), and three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Application materials will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The University of Hawaii is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

Application address: Applicants apply online through Job Openings for Economists at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/cand.php.

Inquiries: Carl Bonham (bonham@hawaii.edu)

Continuous recruitment. Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom or other teleconferencing methods.

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Effective January 3, 2022, the University of Hawaii requires all employees, students and visitors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions may be granted for medical condition(s) or a sincerely held religious belief. Applicants should be prepared to comply with this requirement as a condition of employment.


The University of Hawai'i does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability in its programs and activities. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/coordinator/