Assistant Professor of Economics – Macroeconomics – Wayne State University

Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – Macroeconomics – Wayne State University

Highlights

• Institution: Wayne State University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: req3605

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9-Month Faculty Appointment

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Macroeconomics with Applied Macroeconometrics

• Teaching Load: 2:2 (Fall and Winter semesters)

• Number of Openings: 1

• Salary / Remuneration: Annual salary; specific amount not stated

• Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA

• Posting Date: September 9, 2026

• Anticipated Start Date: August 18, 2027

• Full Consideration Deadline: November 16, 2026

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics specializing in Macroeconomics, beginning on or about August 18, 2027.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in macroeconomics and econometrics, maintain an active research agenda, and participate in the academic and professional activities of the department.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Macroeconomics and Econometrics.

• Carry a standard 2:2 teaching load across the Fall and Winter semesters.

• Conduct high-quality scholarly research in macroeconomics.

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.

• Contribute to the Department's B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs.

• Participate in departmental academic and professional activities.

• Demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching.

• Contribute to the broader intellectual environment of Wayne State University.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Economics.

• The Ph.D. must be completed no later than August 17, 2027.

• Primary specialization should be in Macroeconomics.

• Strong background in Applied Macroeconometrics required.

• Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for high-quality scholarly research and publication.

• An active research agenda in macroeconomics is expected.

• Strong commitment to teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels is required.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness is expected where available.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Compensation Type: Annual salary.

• Specific salary range is not stated in the job announcement.

• Position is a full-time, 9-month, benefits-eligible faculty appointment.

• Appointment is subject to provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• Additional benefits will be provided according to Wayne State University faculty policies.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Job Market Paper

4. Research Statement

5. Teaching Statement

6. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness / Teaching Evaluations, if available

7. Three Letters of Recommendation

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.wayne.edu

• Applications must be submitted online through the official Wayne State University careers portal.

• Full Consideration Deadline: November 16, 2026

• Anticipated Start Date: August 18, 2027

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

References / Contact

Three recommendation letters should be sent to:

Liang Hu
Department Chair
Email: lianghu@wayne.edu

Young-Ro Yoon
Chair, Search Committee, Department of Economics
Email: ed7847@wayne.edu

Official Careers Website: https://jobs.wayne.edu