Assistant Professor of Economics

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Economics with a focus on empirical research, particularly using machine learning methods.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in data analytics, advising and supervising student research, and producing scholarship commensurate with tenure expectations. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics at the start of the appointment.
• Expertise applying modern econometrics and machine learning techniques to applied economic questions.
• Potential to publish academic research in leading journals.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and an interest in teaching a diverse student body, including first-generation college students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in data analytics.
• Teach core graduate and undergraduate courses in the candidate's areas of specialty.
• Contribute to supervision of undergraduate and graduate research.
• Produce scholarship commensurate with tenure requirements and engage in departmental and university service.

Skills

Econometrics

Machine learning

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

Assistant Professor of Economics

Department of Economics

College of Business and Economics

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Economics at California State University,Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for two tenure-trackassistant professor positions in Economics with a focus onempirical research. We are particularly interested in candidatesconducting research using machine learning methods.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to allregardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equalopportunity in education and employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunitymeans ensuring that every student and employee has access to theresources and support they need to thrive and succeed in auniversity environment and in their communities. CSUF complies withTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity inHigher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state andfederal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's NondiscriminationPolicy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,segregation based on race or any other protected status, and allforms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

Position

CSUF faculty are committedteacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to lifefor students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individuallymentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula oftheirdepartments, advise students, and serve on departmental anduniversity-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of thisposition will include developing and teaching undergraduate andgraduate courses in data analytics, as well as teaching coregraduate and undergraduate courses in the candidate's areas ofspecialty. Faculty responsibilities also include contributing tothe supervision of undergraduate and graduate research. Thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for producing scholarshipcommensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successfulcandidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate inthe life and development of the department, advise students, serveon committees, and participate in the broader university anddisciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• A completed Ph.D. degree in Economics at the start of theappointment.
• Expertise in applying modern econometrics and machine learningtechniques to applied economic questions.
• Potential to publish academic research in leadingjournals.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate andgraduate levels and an interest in teaching a diverse student body,including first‐generation college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• The department has a preference for candidates who havedeveloped and taught courses in data analytics/machine learning andwho use these methods extensively in their research.

Application Deadline

To be assured fullconsideration, all application materials must be received byNovember 15, 2026. The anticipated appointmentdate is August 15, 2027.

The College and Department

Composed ofover 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty and housed in the Collegeof Business and Economics, the Department of Economics offers BAprograms in Economics and in Business Administration with anEconomics concentration as well as a STEM-certified MA program. Weseek diverse faculty members who have a strong, ongoing commitmentto research and publication in high‐quality journals.

Located in one of the most vibrant and entrepreneurial businesscommunities in the United States, 26 miles from Los Angeles, theCollege of Business and Economics at California State University,Fullerton is the largest accredited business school on the WestCoast, nationally recognized for accreditation in both its businessand accounting programs.

The College provides a world-class business education, offeringgraduate and undergraduate programs that integrate classroomeducation with best business practices, technology, award-winningresearch, functional applications, and real-world experience. Ournetwork of more than 60,000 alumni and business partners are thedriving force of Southern California business.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipatedhiring range is $9,100 to $9,278 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience andqualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibitsemployers from paying its employees less than those of the oppositesex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and areduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensivebenefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campuschild‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the statesystem and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detaileddescription of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who firstbecome CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information

Multiple positionsmay be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of theapplicant pool.

International Candidates

California StateUniversity, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring anynew H-1B petitions for staff, management, orfaculty positions.

CSU Policies

The person holding thisposition is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the CaliforniaChild Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with therequirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily before any candidate can be formallyoffered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily completethe background check may affect the application status ofapplicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees whoapply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualifiedapplicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice ofNon-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Informationfor Title IX Coordinator

Please direct all questions about the position to: Pedro Amaralat [e-mail] or call657‑278‑2588.