Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
About the role
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Assistant Professor, Economics (Tenure-track)
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Posting Details
Position Information| Position Title | Assistant Professor, Economics (Tenure-track) |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Economics |
| Posting Number | F260106 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64506 |
| Employer | State |
| Faculty Appointment Term | Term |
| Position Type | UUP Faculty |
| Bargaining Unit | 08 - UUP |
| Fiscal Year | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|
| Position Summary | The Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo seeks to hire, at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), an economist specializing in industrial organization, microeconomic theory, and/or macroeconomics. Candidates should have research interests related to artificial intelligence, broadly defined. This might include the effects of AI adoption on firms and industries, the economic analysis of AI algorithms, the design of public policy around AI use, or the application of machine learning to data analysis. This position requires a PhD in hand or firmly expected by August 2027. Candidates are expected to be active researchers with the potential to excel in publication and build a strong scholarly reputation in economics. We especially welcome applications from advanced assistant professors with a demonstrated track record of research success. Responsibilities also include undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, and participating in service to the department, university, and discipline. Applications received by November 30, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Learn more:
The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability. |
| Minimum Qualifications | PhD in Economics in hand by time of appointment |
| Preferred Qualifications | Demonstrated track record of research success |
| Prodig+ | No |
| Executive Position | No |
| Physical Demands | |
| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | Competitive |
| Additional Salary Information | |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Campus | North Campus |
| Posting Alerts | |
| Special Instructions Summary | Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, copies of publications and/or working papers, and contact information for 3 references who will receive notice to submit a reference letter on your behalf. All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered. |
| Additional Information | |
| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
| Background Check Notification |
| Contact's Name | Neel Rao |
|---|---|
| Contact's Pronouns | |
| Contact's Title | Associate Professor |
| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716- 645-8674 |
| Posted | 09/25/2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline for Applicants | Open Until Filled |
| Date to be filled | 08/16/2027 |
| Number of References Required | 3 |
|---|---|
| Reference Cutoff Date | |
| Instructions to Applicant | By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf. |
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
- Writing Sample
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