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

Assistant Professor of Economics (Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource Economics)

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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

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 Seal of Excelencia in 2023, recognizing commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB supports initiatives and commissions focused on inclusive excellence and student success, including the Black Excellence Collegium, El Concilio for Latinx Success, and the President’s Equity and Change Commission.

CSULB’s Beach 2030 plans emphasize engaging all students and expanding access to higher education.

• 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 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 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. Modes 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 leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic and professional conferences
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession
• Participate in the department’s community-engagement efforts

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who support the University’s commitment to the academic success of all students, including those with disabilities, first-generation college students, veterans, and students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and gender expressions. CSULB aims to recruit and retain a diverse workforce reflecting the People of California and to offer a rich variety of expertise and perspectives.

Environmental Justice, Adaptation, and Climate Change:
Local and Global Human Impacts

The successful applicant will join a dynamic and growing CLA community dedicated to environmental justice and climate change adaptation. CLA is the largest college at CSULB and is pursuing a multi-year plan to develop a critical mass of faculty addressing climate change impacts, adaptation, and transformation. This initiative aligns with the CSU Consortium for Climate Adaptation and California goals to promote resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration in research, teaching, and community engagement.

Information on the benefits package for CSULB faculty is available here: CSU Employee Benefits

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences with diverse student populations (maximum two pages, single-spaced).
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Name and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
• Job Market Paper or Research sample(s)
• Teaching evaluations, if applicable
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Yutian Chen, Professor and Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Economics
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA

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