Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy
About The Position
The Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with the appointment beginning August 1, 2026. About Heinz College The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy consists of two schools, the School of Public Policy and Management and the School of Information Systems and Management, and offers an academic experience unlike any other. Heinz College prepares students with a unique ability to conduct careful and objective analysis of meaningful data, to understand and demonstrate the power of information technology, and to lead and implement change in managerial and policy contexts. Carnegie Mellon University’s Block Center for Technology and Society is also housed at Heinz College. The Block Center is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the societal consequences of technological change as well as innovative policy interventions that ensure the benefits of technological change are shared across society. Applicants should possess an outstanding research record in a relevant field of empirical microeconomics along with excellent teaching skills and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
Requirements
- Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, completed in recent years and no later than August 1, 2026.
- Applicants should possess an outstanding research record in a relevant field of empirical microeconomics along with excellent teaching skills and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
