About the Job
The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track assistant or tenured associate professor position to begin fall semester 2027
(08/30/2027). The area of specialization is environmental economics, broadly defined. We welcome candidates from across all fields of economics whose research addresses environmental questions. The Department of Economics is committed to attracting candidates from historically under-represented groups.
The appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year. Appointment will be at
the level of tenure-track assistant or tenured associate professor depending on qualifications
and experience, consistent with collegiate and University policy.
Faculty in the Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain
an active research program that includes publications, teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses in theoretical and/or applied economics, and contributing service appropriate for the
rank of appointment to the department, college, University, and profession.
The department’s concern is the promise of individuals to develop an active program of
significant research and to become an effective teacher at all levels of the undergraduate and
graduate program, including frontier research at the level appropriate to a leading graduate
program.
The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Economics are available at:
https://faculty.umn.edu/sites/faculty.umn.edu/files/2020-09/econ_0.pdf
The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are
available at: https://neighborhood.cla.umn.edu/college-knowledge/workload-principles-and-guidelines
Qualifications
Qualifications for Assistant Professor (9403) : Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Economics.
Advanced ABDs may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor with
the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. Candidates will
be evaluated according to a) the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly
work, b) evidence of research ability, c) evidence of commitment to teaching, and d) strength of
recommendations.
Qualifications for Associate Professor (9402): Applicants for Associate Professor must hold a
Ph.D. in Economics and possess a record of achievement in research, teaching, and service
meeting the University's criteria for Associate Professor.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: Assistant Professor (9403) $150,000 - $300,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Associate Professor (9402) $150,000 - $300,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Rank and salary will depend upon qualifications and experience and be consistent with College
and University policy.
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

