Assistant Professor - Economics

Miami University; Oxford, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions in the Economics Department. We seek candidates with focus in applied microeconomics, particularly health economics, to teach undergraduate and Master’s courses and to publish high-quality research.

The successful applicants will advise students, participate in service, and contribute to a collegial, research-active environment within the Farmer School of Business.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in economics or related discipline required.
• Research interests in applied microeconomics and health economics favored.
• Candidates should demonstrate potential for high-quality teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and Master’s level courses in economics.
• Publish original high-quality research in peer-reviewed venues.
• Advise students and supervise student projects.
• Engage in departmental and university service.

Skills

Applied microeconomics

Health economics

Education

Ph.D. in economics or related discipline

Job description

**Job Title**Assistant Professor - Economics**Department**Economics Department**Worker Type**Regular**Pay Type**Salary*Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.***Benefit Eligible**Yes**Screening Date**2026-11-09**Job Description Summary**Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in applied microeconomics, with particular interest in candidates working in health economics; to teach courses at the undergraduate and Master’s level; to publish original high-quality research; to advise students; and to engage in service. Multiple positions available.**Job Description**The Department of Economics at Miami University invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. Duties include teaching courses at the undergraduate and Master’s level, publishing original high-quality research, advising students, and engaging in service. The Department of Economics, which is in the Farmer School of Business, has approximately 500 undergraduate majors and 15 students in its Master’s of Economics program. High quality teaching and research are both valued in the department, which is composed of approximately 25 tenured/tenure-track, teaching, and visiting faculty. For consideration, the applicant must have a complete application, which includes the submission of all the required materials in two steps. The applicant must apply through the AEA’s job application system (https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE\\_ID=2026-02\\_111477934) as well as the Miami's application system (https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Assistant-Professor---Economics\\_JR104790-1). **Minimum Qualifications:**Required: Ph.D. in economics or related discipline by date of appointment. Consideration will be given to candidates with research interests in applied microeconomics and especially health economics.**Additional Position Information (if applicable)****Required Application Documents**Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching performance (if available), and research sample to the AEA's job application system and to Miami. The teaching statement should address how the candidate fosters classroom engagement with respect to student background and learning style.**Special Instructions (if applicable)**Special Instructions: For consideration, the applicant must have a complete application, which includes the submission of all the required materials in two steps. The applicant must apply through the AEA’s job application system [JOE LINK] as well as the Miami's application system. [MIAMI\\_JOB\\_LINK\\_WHEN\\_AVAILABLE].**Additional Information**A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.**Reasonable Accommodations** Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.**Miami University Values Statement** Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. 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