Assistant Professor of Economics

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Position Title / Short Description

Title: Assistant Professor of Economics: Applied Economics Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Tenure Track) Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES JEL Classifications: C1 -- Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General E0 -- General

Keywords: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Applied Econometrics, General

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics beginning in Spring 2026. Candidates are sought in the area of Applied Microeconomics, Applied macroeconomics or Applied Econometrics.

For full consideration, the completed application package should be submitted by October 20, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to conduct high quality research and effective teaching. We have broad teaching needs for both undergraduate and graduate courses, including principles of economics, intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, econometrics, international trade, economic development, labor economics, and money and banking, as well as master-level graduate courses in applied economics. Candidates should have all requirements for the Ph.D. degree completed prior to January 1, 2026.

Interested candidates must apply via the JOE Network website. In addition to completing a JOE application, candidates must also complete the University's online application at xxx, referring to requisition number xxx. The position is open until it is filled. For full consideration, the completed application package should be submitted by October 20, 2025. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a job market paper and evidence of effective teaching including teaching evaluations. All other correspondence or inquiries regarding the position can be sent to Dr. Hailong Qian, Chair of the Department of Economics, at 3674 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or hailong.qian@slu.edu. Successful applicants must also show proof of their eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Application Requirements

* Cover Letter

* CV

* Job Market Paper

* Three Letters of Reference

* Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Application deadline: October 20, 2025

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