Assistant Professor, Economics (Tenure-track)

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo’s Department of Economics invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) specializing in industrial organization, microeconomic theory, and/or macroeconomics, with research interests in artificial intelligence. This position requires a PhD by August 2027 and a strong publication record.

Candidates are expected to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to service activities within the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics by time of appointment (Aug 2027)
• Active researcher with potential for publications
• Strong teaching and service to the department

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• conduct high-quality research and publish in leading journals
• participate in departmental and university service

Skills

Industrial organization

Microeconomic theory

Macroeconomics

AI research

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.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Economics in hand by time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated track record of research success

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Salary Range

Competitive

Benefits

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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].