Assistant Professor of Economics; Applied Microeconomics and Environmental​/Natural Resource Eco

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Southern California

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Bargaining Unit

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• Faculty - Letters/Humanities 1

• Full Time 1

Apply now Job no: 551178
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time

Position:
Assistant Professor of Economics (Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource Economics)
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to $7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications to begin November 14, 2025. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB ) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students.

The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

• Ph.D. in Economics or related field with specialization in Applied Microeconomics and Environmental Economics. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and peer-reviewed publication
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socio-economic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established record of effective teaching
• A well-defined research agenda
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body. Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom

Duties:

• Teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in Environmental Economics, Transportation Economics, Microeconomics, and related subjects (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Teach additional courses based on department needs and area of expertise
• Develop and engage in research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic and professional conferences (outlets)
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession
• Participate in the department’s community-engagement efforts

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.

CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse…