Assistant Professor of Economics – University at Buffalo

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – University at Buffalo

• Institution: University at Buffalo

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics

• Posting Number: F260106

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Primary Fields: Industrial Organization, Microeconomic Theory, and/or Macroeconomics

• Research Focus: Artificial Intelligence and Economics

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive; exact salary not specified

• Location: North Campus, Buffalo, New York, United States

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 – Priority Consideration Date

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics.

The department seeks economists specializing in Industrial Organization, Microeconomic Theory, and/or Macroeconomics, with research interests connected to Artificial Intelligence, broadly defined.

Research Areas of Interest

Relevant research may include:

• Economic effects of AI adoption on firms and industries

• Economic analysis of AI algorithms

• Public policy related to AI use

• Application of machine learning to economic data analysis

• Industrial Organization

• Microeconomic Theory

• Macroeconomics

Advanced Assistant Professors with a demonstrated record of research success are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and high-quality research agenda.

• Publish in leading Economics journals.

• Build a strong scholarly reputation in Economics.

• Teach undergraduate Economics courses.

• Teach graduate-level Economics courses.

• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.

• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service.

• Contribute to the research mission of the Department of Economics.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Economics completed by the time of appointment.

• Candidates should have the degree in hand, or firmly expected, by August 2027.

Preferred Qualification:

• Demonstrated record of successful research and publication.

Strong candidates should show potential for sustained scholarly productivity and excellence in Economics research.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching Statement

5. Copies of Publications and/or Working Papers

6. Contact Information for Three References

Three references will be contacted to submit recommendation letters.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64506

• Posting Number: F260106

• Priority Consideration Date: November 30, 2026

• Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

• Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

• Contact: Neel Rao, Associate Professor

• Email: neelrao@buffalo.edu

• Phone: 716-645-8674