Faculty Professor Assistant - Full-Time
About The Position
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Economics is seeking an applied economist whose primary focus is scholarly work on East Asia, with a preference for China Studies, to fill the Thomas and Evelyn Rawski Endowed Chair in East Asian Studies. Priority fields are environmental economics, public economics, and urban economics; development economics, health economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, and trade will also be considered. Complementarities with the research of current faculty are essential. The position seeks excellence in teaching and research. It is scheduled to be effective in Fall 2027, pending budgetary approval. Salary, scholarly assistance, and benefits are described as competitive. Interviews will be held virtually.
Requirements
- PhD in economics required.
- Primary scholarly focus on East Asia.
- Complementarities with the research of current faculty are essential.
Nice To Haves
- China Studies focus preferred.
- Expertise in environmental economics, public economics, or urban economics is preferred.
- Work in development economics, health economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, or trade will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scholarly research as an applied economist focused primarily on East Asia, with a preference for China Studies.
- Teach with excellence.
- Develop research that complements the work of current faculty.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Competitive scholarly assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
