Assistant Professor of Economics – George Washington University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – George Washington University

• Institution: George Washington University (GWU)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

• Posting Number: F002657

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Applied Microeconomics

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 1.34 crore – INR 1.48 crore annually

• Location: Washington, D.C., United States

• Application Review Begins: October 17, 2026

• Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics with specialization in Applied Microeconomics.

The successful candidate will maintain an active research program, contribute to the intellectual and professional life of the department, and teach undergraduate and graduate Economics courses.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in Applied Microeconomics.

• Maintain an active scholarly publication agenda.

• Teach undergraduate Economics courses.

• Teach graduate-level Economics courses.

• Contribute to departmental research activities and academic initiatives.

• Participate in the professional and intellectual life of the Department of Economics and the university.

• Demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Economics.

• Primary academic and research focus in Applied Microeconomics.

• Applicants must have completed the Ph.D., or complete all doctoral requirements, by the appointment date.

• Strong potential for scholarly achievement.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Approximately INR 1.34 crore – INR 1.48 crore.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement savings programs.

• Paid time off and leave benefits.

• Tuition benefits.

• Employee well-being and voluntary benefit programs.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Letter of Interest

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. One or Two Research Papers

4. Statement of Research and Teaching Interests and Qualifications

5. Teaching Evaluations – if available

6. Course Syllabi – if available

7. Three Letters of Reference

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application Process

• Application Portal: https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/

• Application Review Begins: October 17, 2026

• Final Application Deadline: December 15, 2026

• Review will continue until the position is filled.

• Appointment is subject to required background and credential verification.

Department Website: https://economics.columbian.gwu.edu/