Assistant/Associate Professor, Macroeconomics

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Economic Sciences (SES) at Washington State University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured). The primary field is macroeconomics, broadly defined. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position at WSU’s main campus in Pullman, Washington. The position is expected to begin August 16, 2027, or as negotiated. The position combines research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will conduct and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in macroeconomics, seek appropriate external research funding, collaborate with colleagues within and outside WSU, teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in macroeconomics and related fields, mentor students, and contribute to service activities. Teaching assignments are three economics courses per year before tenure and four courses per year after tenure. The position reports to the Director of the School of Economic Sciences, which serves as the tenure home. The School offers undergraduate and graduate programs in economics and agricultural economics and has strengths across several applied economic fields. Washington State University is a land-grant research university with teaching, research, and extension missions. The position may be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline by the date of hire, with a primary field in macroeconomics, broadly defined.
For Associate Professor rank: academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the rank of Associate Professor in the School of Economic Sciences at WSU.
For Associate Professor rank: an established research program demonstrating significant, independent contributions to macroeconomics and potential for national distinction. Evidence may include refereed publications, citations, externally funded grants, presentations at seminars and professional meetings, and evaluations of professional standing by at least four external referees.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to develop an independent research program leading to publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in macroeconomics or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, including through collaborative research.
Demonstrated ability to obtain competitive extramural funding commensurate with career stage.
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of audiences, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Evidence of strong training in economic theory and applicable quantitative methods.
Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in macroeconomics, broadly defined.
Seek appropriate external funding to support research.
Collaborate with colleagues within and outside WSU.
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in macroeconomics and related fields.
Teach three economics courses per year before tenure and four courses per year after tenure.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Participate in committees and other service activities in SES, CAHNRS, and WSU.