Assistant Professor, Economics (Tenure-track)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University at Buffalo's Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek an economist with research interests in industrial organization, microeconomic theory, and/or macroeconomics, particularly related to artificial intelligence and data science.

Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, advising, and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics by time of appointment.
• Active research agenda with publication potential in AI-related topics.
• Strong teaching and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students.
• Participate in service to the department, university, and discipline.

Skills

Industrial Organization

Microeconomic Theory

Macroeconomics

AI & Machine Learning in Economics

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

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.

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Economics in hand by time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated track record of research success

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Special Instructions Summary

Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

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Contact's Title

Associate Professor

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

716- 645-8674

Posting Dates

Posted 09/25/2026

Date to be filled 08/16/2027

References

Number of References Required

3

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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