Assistant Professor-Tenure System East Lansing, Michigan, United States Economics 10038238 Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Tenure System Faculty Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Aug 24 2026 Closing at: Aug 24 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Social Science 1155444 Position Summary Michigan State University
actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Economics at Michigan State University in East Lansing invites applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor in microeconomic theory with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. We
are especially interested in candidates doing work in information economics but are open to excellent candidates in all subfields of microeconomic theory. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to
establish a collective bargaining agreement Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Economics or related field Minimum Requirements Research interest primarily in
information economics or related subfields of microeconomic theory. A well-defined research agenda with a track record of scholarly contributions and potential for high-impact peer review publication. Doctorate (A PhD is expected to be conferred by August 1, 2027.) Desired Qualifications Potential for high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Potential for pursuing external
funding Demonstrated ability and/or potential to provide service to the Department, the University, and the profession, and to work with students and faculty from a variety of backgrounds. Required Application Materials All applicants must apply online at https://careers.msu.edu. All applications should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, a list of your publications with hyperlinks to articles
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