Assistant Professor — Urban & Spatial Economics

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Department of Economics invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics, beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research, supervise student projects, and collaborate across disciplines.

We seek a scholar with expertise in Urban Economics, Regional Economics, and Spatial Data Analysis, and with potential to secure external funding. The department fosters inclusive teaching and diverse student success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics expected by the date of the appointment.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching.
• Demonstration of research potential and an established agenda for future research.
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will teach and develop curriculum in areas of specialization as well as core economics courses.
• The candidate will advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.
• The candidate will maintain an active research agenda and contribute to the advancement of the discipline through peer-reviewed scholarship and professional engagement.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in Department, College, and University committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Grant writing

Advising

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in Economics (expected by appointment)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

San José State University’s Department of Economics invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Economics, beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research, supervise student projects, and collaborate across disciplines.

We seek a scholar with expertise in Urban Economics, Regional Economics, and Spatial Data Analysis, and with potential to secure external funding. The department fosters inclusive teaching and diverse student success.