Assistant Professor – Political Economy – 50% Political Economy and 50% Related Discipline – UC Berkeley

Assistant Professor – Political Economy – 50% Political Economy and 50% Related Discipline – UC Berkeley

• Institution: University of California, Berkeley

• Academic Unit / Department: Political Economy Program, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program, College of Letters & Science – Social Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JPF05425

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $84,100–$132,900 for the current 9-month academic year; off-scale salary may be offered based on competitive conditions

• Location: Berkeley, California, United States

• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Application Deadline: November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

📋 Overview of Role

The Political Economy Program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position divided 50% in Political Economy and 50% in a related discipline. The position prioritizes interdisciplinary economics and welcomes scholars working across areas such as labor and public economics, economic history, industrial organization, finance, digital economy, climate change, international political economy, race and ethnicity, and immigration and migration.

The successful candidate will contribute to scholarly research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and development of an interdisciplinary political economy program.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct interdisciplinary political economy research leading to significant scholarly contributions.

• Develop and publish research in relevant areas of political economy and related disciplines.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in interdisciplinary political economy.

• Contribute courses in priority areas such as finance, digital economy, climate change, international political economy, race and ethnicity, and migration.

• Support the continued development and expansion of Berkeley’s interdisciplinary political economy curriculum.

• Contribute to the program’s mission through research, teaching, mentoring, and academic service.

• Participate in academic, professional, and/or public service activities that advance the department, campus, discipline, and broader community.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or JD, or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D./JD or equivalent degree-granting program at the time of application.

• Research: Preferred candidates will demonstrate a strong research record and/or promising future research agenda in interdisciplinary political economy.

• Teaching: Preferred candidates will have a record and/or plans for teaching interdisciplinary political economy courses.

• Academic Commitment: Commitment to developing an outstanding interdisciplinary political economy program encompassing scholarly research, undergraduate education, and graduate education.

• Interdisciplinary Expertise: Candidates from economics and related disciplines are encouraged to apply, particularly those whose expertise can contribute to curricular expansion.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: $84,100–$132,900 for a 9-month academic-year appointment.

• Additional Compensation: Off-scale salary and other compensation components may be available when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

• Faculty Support: UC Berkeley highlights support for dual-career couples, single parents, candidates with non-traditional career paths, and candidates who have taken time away for family reasons.

• Appointment: Tenure-track faculty position beginning July 2027.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Most recently updated CV.

2. Cover Letter – Letter outlining interest and qualifications.

3. Research Statement – Research accomplishments and proposed future plans.

4. Teaching and Mentoring Statement – Teaching experience, approach, future teaching interests, and mentoring philosophy.

5. Service Statement – Prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities.

6. Writing Sample – One chapter or article representing the applicant’s best work; recommended length 5,000–15,000 words.

7. Authorization to Release Information Form – Completed, signed, and uploaded with the application.

8. Three Letters of Reference – Submitted through the UC Berkeley application portal.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05425

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: ap-issp@berkeley.edu

• 📅 Deadline: November 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Full Consideration: Applicants must apply by the deadline to receive full consideration.

• Reference Letters: Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted through the online portal.

• Required Form: The signed Authorization to Release Information Form is mandatory; applications without it will be considered incomplete.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: www.berkeley.edu