Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Economics (Open Rank)
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Economics (Open Rank)
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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Regular
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Economics
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Economics in the Sam M Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for an open rank tenured or tenure-track position (based on credentials) in macroeconomics beginning August 10 2026. We look to complement the departments strength in labor international trade urban and development economics. The college provides competitive compensation and resources for research including start-up packages. Regular on-campus availability in-person teaching and active contribution to the life of the department including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Economics with an emphasis in macroeconomics to be conferred by the start of employment
Potential to produce high quality research in leading journals and secure external research funding
Commitment to high quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in large scale macro models and empirical applications using microeconomic dataset and estimation techniques
Background in dynamic general equilibrium models casual inference and computational methods
Research focus that overlaps with one or more of the following fields: labor economics international trade and finance urban and development economics. These areas complement the current facultys teaching and research interest
Additional Information:
Applicants for Assistant Professor should submit the following to receive full consideration:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
At least one research paper
Three letters of reference should be submitted through JOE network at (click on Apply for this Job link in the JOE ad).
Applicants for Associate or Full Professor (based on credentials) should submit:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information of three references
Copies of or links to important publications or working papers.
All candidates must apply through the University of Arkansas online hiring portal by November 15 2025 to receive full consideration. Screening interviews will be conducted virtually in December 2025.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and achievements.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Economics
Sam M. Walton College
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
