Assistant Professor of Economics and International Affairs

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Economics invite applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning Fall 2027. We seek applicants specializing in international trade, with teaching for undergraduates and graduates across the Elliott School and Economics Department.

The position is affiliated with policy-oriented programs and centers. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in economics with a primary focus on international trade.
• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or complete all requirements by appointment date.
• Applications at mid-level or senior assistant professor level will be strongly considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School and Economics Department, with flexibility in teaching portfolio.
• Affiliated with the Elliott School’s Institute for International Economic Policy and Master’s programs in International Economic Policy, ID Studies, and Science & Technology Policy.
• Engage with policy issues and policy community as a general criterion for appointment.

Education

Ph.D. in economics, with emphasis on international trade

Job description

Specialty:

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002647

Academic Title: Assistant Professor of Economics and International Affairs

Rank: Assistant Professor

Discipline Social Sciences

Contract Type: Tenure Track

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2027

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary: The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Economics invite applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning Fall 2027. We seek applicants specializing in international trade.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School and the Economics Department, and the candidate should maintain flexibility regarding the eventual teaching portfolio. The position will be affiliated with the Elliott School’s Institute for International Economic Policy and Master’s programs in International Economic Policy, International Development Studies, and International Science and Technology Policy. Elliott School faculty maintain engagement with policy issues and the policy community as a general criterion for appointment.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in economics with a primary focus on international trade. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by the date of appointment. Applications at the mid-level or senior assistant professor level will also be strongly considered.

Advertised Salary: $150,000-$165,000

Other Benefits: GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs .

Open Until Filled: Yes

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.