Associate Professor position in labor and public economics

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor in labor and public economics, starting August 16, 2027. The hire will contribute to research and teaching across graduate and undergraduate programs and support the Arts & Science Core Curriculum. A Ph.D.

is required and applicants must demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching. Duties include scholarly research, graduate supervision, and teaching a range of economics

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship and teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in labor and public economics.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in economics.
• Contribute to the Arts & Science Core Curriculum.
• Advise graduate students and supervise research projects.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Labor economics

Public economics

Education

PhD

Job description

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Social Sciences: Economics

Location

Open Date

Oct 15, 2026

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Economics at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Associate Professor, with tenure, beginning August 16, 2027, in the areas of labor and public economics. Vanderbilt University is committed to excellence in research and teaching across its doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate programs. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core Curriculum.

Appointment at the Associate Professor level requires a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.

Application Process

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.