Assistant Professor-Tenure System

MSU Internal Job Postings Details • East Lansing, MI

77d • Onsite

About The Position

Michigan State University's Department of Economics is seeking to hire a tenure-system Assistant Professor specializing in microeconomic theory. The ideal candidate will have research interests primarily in information economics or related subfields. The position is expected to begin on August 16, 2027. MSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research and learning environment. This is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF).

Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD) in Economics or a related field, expected to be conferred by August 1, 2027.
• Research interest primarily in information economics or related subfields of microeconomic theory.
• A well-defined research agenda with a track record of scholarly contributions.
• Potential for high-impact peer-review publication.

Nice To Haves

• Potential for high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Potential for pursuing external funding.
• Demonstrated ability and/or potential to provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession.
• Demonstrated ability and/or potential to work with students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leading-edge research in economics.
• Provide high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Pursue external funding.
• Provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession.
• Work with students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree