The Ohio State University

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Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics
Department of Economics
College of Arts and Sciences

Position Overview
The Department of Economics at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in applied microeconomics to begin in August 2025. The research areas include education, household/consumer finance, innovation, labor, public, or urban economics with a preference for someone whose work relates to economic disparities.

Performance Objectives
The candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active research program and support our commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Candidates must have a PhD in Economics or a related field before employment begins in August 2025, and have a research, teaching, and service record commensurate with rank.

Desired: Candidates should demonstrate attentiveness to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU’s shared values (see below).

How to Apply
Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://osujoblinks.com/nzmt.
A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a job-market paper, and three letters of reference. Separate research and teaching statements are optional but desired. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to Meta Brown at brown.991@osu.edu.

All applicants will be asked to provide the names and contact information for three references following the submission of application materials.


The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.


Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.