Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number F00439P
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics
Department Economics
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Open-T/TT
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Economics in the College of Business at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure track assistant or associate professor of economics.
Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position entails a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service. Faculty are expected to contribute to scholarship through publications in outstanding journals in their chosen field. The teaching load will be 2-2, likely with a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses. Service requirements increase with rank and entail being a member of various committees at the Department, College, and University level. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important.
Required Qualifications
PhD, Economics or related field, completed by Spring 2024.
If ABD, assurance from committee chair of timely completion.
Preferred Qualifications
The Department will consider applications from candidates specializing in any field. However, a preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests at the intersection of economics and machine learning/artificial intelligence. The ability to procure grants would be considered a major plus.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of Economics is in the College of Business. At the undergraduate level, the Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Additionally, the Department offers a Master of Science in Economic Data Analytics. The graduate program specializes in business data analytics and computational social science methods. More information about the Department, including current staff, can be found by visiting https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/business/departments/economics .
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2024
Open Date 10/10/2023
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/25037 and submit the following materials:
· Cover letter highlighting qualifications and up to two primary JEL classifications of specialization.
· Curriculum Vitae
· Statement of research and teaching interests
· Sample of recent research
· Letters from three references
Review of submitted materials will commence December 1, 2023. Strong preference will be given to applications received no later than December 8, 2023, although the position will remain open until filled.
Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Aaron Smallwood, at [email protected] .
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .

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