Assistant Professor in Macroeconomics

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Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:  - LS-ECONOMICS

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Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics by the date of hire.

The Department of Economics at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Macroeconomics, beginning August 16, 2026. The Department welcomes applicants from all subfields of macroeconomics. It also welcomes applications from advanced Assistant Professors. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics by the date of hire.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. Candidates with previous experience will receive the full tenure probationary period.

The successful candidate should be able to contribute to the Department of Economics’ vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs and conduct high-quality research that results in publications in the discipline’s leading general interest and top field journals. The successful candidate would contribute service to the Department, College, and University and shared faculty governance.

The Department of Economics is the academic home to 22 faculty. The Department currently offers an undergraduate major, undergraduate minor, residential and online M.A. programs, and Ph.D. program. The Department’s curricular offerings have shifted toward placing a stronger emphasis on econometric methods and data analysis in recent years. The University of Florida has a separate Food and Resource Economics Department, with which faculty may collaborate.

The Department of Economics offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Applicants are encouraged to visit the departmental website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked the 5th best public university in the United States by US News and World Report in 2021 with exceptional research, teaching, and a university-wide commitment to diversity. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).

The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.

Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Economics

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The Department seeks a candidate who can contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs and publish extensively in top journals. The successful candidate will also participate in departmental, college, and university service and governance.

Minimum: Ph.D. in Economics by date of hire.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at  , search job NUMBER. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae
, (3) a job market paper, and (4) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning…