• Assistant Professor Macroeconomics

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Assistant Professor Macroeconomics

    **Requisition Number:** 68230

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Faculty

    **Schedule:** Full Time

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    Job Summary

    The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in macroeconomics to begin August 2026. The initial application deadline is November 20, 2025. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    Who We Are

     

    The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems.

     

    The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

     

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

     

    The successful candidate will teach a macroeconomic theory course in the Ph.D. core, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, pursue high-quality scholarship, and provide professional service to the department, university, and the economics profession.

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The salary for this position is $145,000-$165,000. A moving allowance of up to $6,000 may be available to the successful candidate.The successful candidate may be eligible for startup funding.

     

    Benefits

     

    At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.

     

    Be Statements

     

    Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

     

    What We Require

     

    The position requires a Ph.D. in economics or Ph.D. in a closely related discipline that fosters macroeconomics research including but not limited to business, public policy, mathematics, or statistics. While ordinarily, you should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by August 2026, it is possible for you to have finished all but the dissertation to begin work as an instructor while completing the degree. A Ph.D. is required for reappointment.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. Resume/CV

    2. Cover Letter

    3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

    4. Statement of Research Philosophy

    5. Research Paper(s)

     

    During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation immediately after you apply.

     

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by **December 5, 2025.**

     

    Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

     

    In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Professor-Macroeconomics/68230 (https://apptrkr.com/6680854)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.