Assistant Professor of Economics

CSU Careers • San José, CA

9d • $86,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economics at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for Assistant Professor of Economics position with a preferred focus in Urban Economics, GeoAI, Transportation Economics, Spatial Economics, Real Estate Economics, and Computational Economics. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach electives such as Urban Economics, Regional Economics, and Computational Economics, as well as developing topics courses in GeoAI and machine learning. The successful candidate will be expected to utilize the Spartan Experimental Economics Lab (SEEL) for research, engage students in applied projects, supervise student research, and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines. A demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to secure internal and external research funding is highly desirable. The Department of Economics in the College of Social Sciences currently enrolls nearly 340 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students. About 32% of our students are first-generation, and our student body is diverse: 34% Asian, 33% White, and 23% Hispanic/Latinx. We offer a BS and BA in Economics, an SJSU Online BA, a Minor in Economics, an MA in Economics, and an MA in Applied Economics. We also offer a 4+1 Accelerated Master Program. All BS and MA programs are STEM-designated. Our department includes 8 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 15 lecturer faculty. Faculty expertise spans applied econometrics, behavioral economics, experimental economics, labor economics, health economics, development economics, urban economics, law and economics, economic history, and history of economic thought. We are also proud to be the only CSU campus to host an Experimental Economics Lab, providing unique opportunities for hands-on research and learning. The Department of Economics in the College of Social Sciences and San José State University value inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve. We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics expected by the date of the appointment.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching in diverse classrooms.
• Demonstration of research potential and an established agenda for future research.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Research focus in one or more of the following fields: Urban Economics, GeoAI, Transportation Economics, Spatial Economics, Real Estate Economics, Computational Economics. Candidates from other fields with significant research experience utilizing ArcGIS will also be considered.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive pedagogy.
• Record of teaching excellence and relevant teaching experience.
• Demonstrated capacity for active service to the university and broader community.
• Commitment to or experience in securing external funding.
• Experience or interest in developing curriculum aligned with their research expertise.
• Evidence of integration of teaching and research.
• Ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate economics courses.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will teach and develop curriculum in areas of specialization as well as core economics courses.
• Faculty advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.
• The candidate will maintain an active research agenda and contribute to the advancement of the discipline through peer-reviewed scholarship and professional engagement.
• Faculty participate in service activities, including public engagement such as media interviews and community presentations.
• The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.
• See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees