UCLA Department of Economics-Adjunct Professor position

Position Overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  salary range for this position is $107,100 - $133,800 for Assistant Adjunct Professor rank, $128,800 - $150,700 for Associate Adjunct Professor rank, and $144,300 - $232,100 for Adjunct Professor rank. Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Review timeline: TBD

Open date: January 29, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The UCLA Department of Economics invites highly qualified applicants for an Adjunct faculty position to begin July 1, 2026. This is a temporary, non‑tenure teaching track appointment. Responsibilities will include research, teaching, and service. The ideal candidate must have strong teaching skills as evidenced by significant prior classroom experience and teaching evaluations. Prior experience in large class settings is valued. Adjunct re‑appointments are dictated by availability of departmental funds.

The appointment can be on a short‑term or a long‑term basis (two years maximum allowable but with renewal for another two‑year period).

Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Statistics and Econometrics as well as Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Intermediate Macroeconomics is preferred. The ideal candidate will also have experience and enthusiasm for employing online tools in the classroom and as learning aids for students, as well as an interest in classroom innovations. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in economics or in fields of comparable sophistication and should have the Ph.D. in hand by the date of hire.

To apply , candidates must submit (a) a cover letter, (b) CV, (c) statement of research, (d) statement of teaching, and (e) the names of three individuals who may be requested for letters of recommendation. Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit web site at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
10803 beginning January 29, 2026. Completed applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 (initial review); however, applications will still be accepted through June 30, 2026. After the initial review date, new applications will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in economics or in fields of comparable sophistication and should have the Ph.D. in hand by the date of hire.

Ability to teach undergraduate courses in Statistics and Econometrics as well as Principles of Economics, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Intermediate Macroeconomics is preferred.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference will be requested if selected.

Apply link: /JPF
10803

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