Assistant Professor of Economics Macroeconomics

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor of Economics - Macroeconomics at its Detroit campus location.

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. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

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.

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).

WSU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a RU/VH (Research University Very High research activity) institution and serves more than 24000 students across 370 academic programs making it a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit.

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.

To apply go to . 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 and Young-Ro Yoon Chair of the Search Committee Department of Economics

To receive full consideration applications must be received by November 16 2026.

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

H0306 - Economics

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member should one apply.

• Number of openings: 1
  

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Required Experience:

Junior IC