*Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics

Fordham University Office of Military and Veterans' Services; Rose Hill (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University – Economics Department in New York searches for a tenure-track economist specializing in Applied Microeconomics. While all sub-fields are welcome, preference is given to Environmental, International Trade, or Labor Economics.

Candidates should demonstrate research with big data and modern econometric techniques, and contribute to the department and university community. The position involves teaching primarily at the Rose Hill campus and participation in MA/PhD programs, with

Qualifications

• PhD by August 2027 is required.
• Strong research record with potential for publication.
• Experience with big data and modern applied microeconometric tools is valued.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses primarily on the Rose Hill campus.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate economics students.
• Engage in research and contribute to the department's scholarly activity.

Education

PhD by August 2027

Job description

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Arts & Sciences: Economics

Location

Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Campuses

Open Date

Oct 05, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$130,000 to $140,000

Deadline

Dec 04, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Fordham’s Economics Department welcomes applications for a Fall 2027 tenure-track appointment in Applied Microeconomics. While all sub-fields will be considered, we are especially interested in applicants with a specialization in Environmental, International Trade, or Labor Economics. Experience among applied researchers in using different types of big data and modern applied microeconometric tools to facilitate economic decision-making is of particular value. Candidates should also demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the intellectual life and collegial environment of the department and university.

Our department serves a diverse student body at two campuses in New York City: Lincoln Center in Manhattan and Rose Hill in Bronx. We expect this candidate to teach primarily on the Rose Hill campus. The chosen candidate will participate in undergraduate and graduate M.A. and Ph.D. Economics programs.

Tenure at Fordham requires publication in high-profile journals as well as excellent teaching in our graduate and undergraduate programs.

Our department is vibrant and research-focused. Please see our department webpage for an overview of our faculty members' research activities.

Qualifications

PhD by August 2027

• Cover letter or letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement or teaching philosophy
• Writing samples or selected publications
• Confidential recommendations (3)