Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – Tulane University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – Tulane University

• Institution: Tulane University

• Department: Department of Economics

• Position: Assistant Professor

• Job Identification: 2056

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

• Contract: 9-Month Academic-Year Appointment

• Primary Areas: Economics of Education and Labor Economics

• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Posting Date: October 8, 2026

• Full Consideration Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Final Closing Status: Candidates may continue to be considered until the position is filled

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at Tulane University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027.

The Department seeks candidates whose primary research and teaching interests are in:

• Economics of Education

• Labor Economics

Preference will be given to applicants with especially strong skills in applied econometrics.

Research & Teaching Focus

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to research and teaching in areas including:

• Labor Economics

• Economics of Education

• Applied Econometrics

The position is a standard tenure-track academic appointment within Tulane University’s Department of Economics.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong research interests in Economics of Education and Labor Economics.

• Teaching interests aligned with these areas.

• Particularly strong applied econometrics skills are preferred.

• Ability to contribute to the Department’s research and academic mission.

Degree Requirement

The posting lists the required degree level as:

Doctorate Degree

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Three Reference Letters

4. Research Paper

Important Dates

• Posting Date: October 8, 2026

• Full Consideration Deadline: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

Applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. Candidates may continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted through Tulane Careers.

Job Identification: 2056

Department: SLA Economics

Department Contact: Erin Callhover
Email: economic@tulane.edu

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