Assistant or Associate Professor - Health Economics
About The Position
The University of Houston Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor level to begin August 2026. We will consider candidates in all areas of Applied Microeconomics, but with a preference for candidates with research expertise in health. The candidate is expected to conduct research with the goal of publishing in leading economics journals, teach economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serve as a research mentor to doctoral students, and interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the department's intellectual atmosphere. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. in Economics by August 2026. Applications must include: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) job-market paper; and (4) contact information of three or more references to provide reference letters. Candidates may also include additional material they think is pertinent for the position (e.g., other research papers, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, etc.). Review of candidates will begin November 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The department will conduct virtual first-round interviews, followed by in-person flyouts for selected candidates. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One public research university with over 47,000 students. The Department of Economics is dedicated to producing top-flight research while training students in the latest techniques in economic analysis. Faculty members publish their work in the top journals of their fields, are vital contributors to prestigious associations and editorial boards, and regularly present their research papers at major institutions and conferences worldwide. The following website contains more information on the department: https://www.uh.edu/class/economics/
Requirements
- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Economics or are expected to complete their Ph.D. in Economics by August 2026.
- Applications must include: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) job-market paper; and (4) contact information of three or more references to provide reference letters.
- Candidates may also include additional material they think is pertinent for the position (e.g., other research papers, research and teaching statements, teaching evaluations, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Conduct research with the goal of publishing in leading economics journals
- Teach economics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Serve as a research mentor to doctoral students
- Interact effectively with colleagues to support and enhance the department's intellectual atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
