Assistant Professor, Economics
- University of Maryland, Economics Department
- College Park, MD, USA
- Oct 27, 2026
Job Description
The Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, located in College Park, Maryland, anticipates hiring one or more Assistant Professors beginning August 2027, subject to budgetary approval. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students, engage in research, and perform other faculty duties.
Campus Information
The University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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Preferred and Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics, or related discipline, already in hand or firmly expected by August 2027.
Preferences
We are committed to building a diverse faculty preeminent in our missions of research, scholarship, teaching, and full engagement in the community, the state of Maryland, and the world. Candidates with experience collaborating across a broad range of faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to describe or demonstrate their relevant experiences. Applications are welcome from individuals who are completing their PhDs, as well as those who already hold PhDs and have academic or research experience.
The Department of Economics is proud to be a part of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and applicants are encouraged to visit https://bsos.umd.edu to learn more about the college and its initiatives.
Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)
For best consideration, please apply online by November 15, 2026, to both https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12901 and https://uhr.umd.edu/work_at_umd (in response to the ad at https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/job/University-of-Maryland-College-Park/Assistant-Professor_JR105259 ).
Candidates must apply on BOTH websites for consideration.
Questions, but not applications, can be sent to econ-ttkjobs@umd.edu.
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Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Jobs at the University of Maryland.
When inquiring or applying for job openings at the University of Maryland, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with the University of Maryland and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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