Assistant Professor - Department of Resource Economics 508484 Amherst, Massachusetts, United States College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Full Time MSP On Site Tenure Track Faculty Opening on: Mar 13 2026 Title: Assistant Professor - Department of Resource Economics Executive Area: Academic Affairs College/School/MBU: Social & Behavioral Sciences Department: Resource Economics Work Location: Amherst Schedule:
Full Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Job Summary The Department of Resource Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, expected to start on September 1, 2026. Essential Functions Applicants should have a research focus in applied microeconomics and econometrics, specifically in the area of environmental and natural resource economics (ENRE). Under exceptional circumstances, highly
qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The new hire is expected to develop a nationally recognized research agenda to add to the Department’s ENRE research focus. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in microeconomics, econometrics, and ENRE. A wide range of interdisciplinary research opportunities are available across the University of Massachusetts
Amherst campus, including through the Computational Social Sciences Initiative, Energy Transition Initiative, and the Institute for Social Science Research. Minimum Qualifications Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in agricultural/resource/applied economics, economics, econometrics or a related field as of September 1, 2026. Research complementarities with the department’s other focus areas will be considered.
Additional Details The Department of Resource Economics has 25 faculty, approximately 500 undergraduate majors, and 30 graduate students (70% are Ph.D. students). We place special emphasis on high quality research, faculty-student interaction, and cooperation among faculty. We share a fundamental commitment to teach and attract a diverse student body. Working Conditions Work is performed in a standard office or
indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion. Work Schedule and Work Arrangement This position will start on September 1, 2026. Salary Information The University of Massachusetts Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $85,000 and $122,000 for this position. Please note:The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the
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