Assistant Professor

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Economics, within the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS), is a nationally recognized leader in economic research and education. Our faculty, staff, and students work together to advance scholarship, deliver outstanding instruction, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.

We are committed to building a diverse faculty preeminent in our missions of research, scholarship, teaching, and full engagement in the community, the State of Maryland, and the world. To learn more about the Department of Economics, BSOS and its initiatives, applicants are encouraged to visit bsos.umd.edu ↗.

Position Description:

The Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, located in College Park, Maryland, anticipates hiring one or more Assistant Professors beginning August 2027, subject to budgetary approval. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students, engage in research, and perform other faculty duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics, or related discipline, already in hand or firmly expected by August 2027.

Physical Demands:

Spend long hours sitting and using computers. Light lifting of materials and supplies. Walking to class and departmental meetings.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Preferences

Candidates with experience collaborating across a broad range of faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to describe or demonstrate their relevant experiences. Applications are welcome from individuals who are completing their PhDs as well as those who already hold PhDs and have academic or research experience.

Required Application Materials

Curriculum Vitae

Best Consideration Date

For best consideration, please apply online by November 15, 2026 to both uhr.umd.edu ↗ and econjobmarket.org ↗ (in response to the ad at econjobmarket.org ↗ ).

Questions, but not applications, can be sent to [email protected].

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .

Department

BSOS-Economics

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

The anticipated hiring range is $182,500 to $187,500. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors, consistent with University policies and applicable approval.

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link .

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

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Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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