Visiting Faculty Position in Economics

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a full-time teaching-track visiting faculty member to teach econometrics and courses using data science methods in Los Angeles. The position offers an annual salary range of $80,000 - $125,000 and requires a doctoral degree in Economics and previous teaching experience. Responsibilities include engaging with undergraduate and master’s students and maintaining strong teaching evaluation records. Anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Economics.
• Previous teaching experience in econometrics or related areas is required.
• Strong interests in teaching at both undergraduate and master’s levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach econometrics and courses that utilize data science methods.
• Engage with students at undergraduate and master’s levels.
• Maintain strong teaching evaluation records.

Skills

Strong interests in teaching econometrics

Experience in data science methods

Teaching abilities

Education

Doctoral degree in Economics

Job description

The Department of Economics in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites outstanding candidates to fill a full-time teaching‑track visiting faculty position -- Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, and Visiting Professor -- with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. We are looking for candidates with strong interests in teaching econometrics and/or courses that teach or use data science methods, at the undergraduate and master’s levels. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Economics and previous teaching experience in the subject area. Please submit a cover letter, CV, and teaching evaluation record. Please also provide the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for letters of reference. Referees should speak to teaching abilities. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $125,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.