Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics

Job description

Position overview

Position titles: Assistant Professor of Economics

Associate Professor of Economics

Full Professor of Economics

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $111,400 - $241,400. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position (Table 3 - Faculty Ladder-Ranks Business/Economics/Engineering). The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $111,400 - $241,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. UCSD salary information can be found here: (APS Compensation)

Application Window

Open date: September 18, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Aug 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the fields of Economics, with a focus on Chinese economy. The school seeks an outstanding scholar doing research on issues related to China and the global economy. Faculty are expected to produce original research and publish in highly ranked academic journals, to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to supervise and mentor graduate students, and to engage in select service activities.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) For those applying at the Assistant Professor level: Must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) OR be advanced to candidacy (ABD status) in Economics, Business, or Management, or a closely related field with a concentration in Economics.

For those applying at the Associate and Full Professor level: Must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics, Business, Management, or a closely related field with a concentration in Economics.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Must hold a Ph.D. in Economics, Business, Management, or a related field by the start date of appointment.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor of Economics

Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics

References: letters of support are required at the initial review stage.

Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Writing Sample 1

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

References: letters of support are required at the initial review stage.

Apply link: JPF04622

Associate Professor of Economics

Position title: Associate Professor of Economics

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support will only be requested at the finalist stage.

Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Writing Sample 1

Reference requirements

5 required (contact information only)

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support requested only at the finalist stage.

Apply link: JPF04622

Full Professor of Economics

Position title: Full Professor of Economics

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support will only be requested at the finalist stage.

Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Writing Sample 1

Reference requirements

5 required (contact information only)

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support requested only at the finalist stage.

Apply link: JPF04622

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Job location

San Diego, CA

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