JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

University of Pennsylvania

School of Arts and Sciences
Economics
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2024-02_111474255
Date Posted: 09/03/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A1 -- General Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania will have one tenure-track Assistant Professor position available with specialization in any field. We are a collaborative and interactive department. Our faculty and students are dedicated to applying vanguard theoretical, computational, and empirical methods to answer questions of general economic research and policy interest.

The successful candidate’s written materials and scholarly productivity will be expected to demonstrate:
● Strong research potential
● Capacity for teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and mentoring and supporting a diverse student body
● Ability to direct graduate/undergraduate research

Please direct questions about the application process to Kelly Quinn (kquinn@sas.upenn.edu; 215-898-7815).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2025
Application Instructions:
Each candidate should apply online through the department’s job posting on Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/152917. The application should include a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research in progress, one job market paper, information on teaching interests and experience (if any), and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of completed applications will begin on November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please direct questions about the application process to Kelly Quinn (kquinn@sas.upenn.edu; 215-898-7815).