Job Description Lehigh University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics with a specialization in macroeconomics, international trade, or international finance, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. JEL Classifications: E — Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, F1 — Trade, F3 — International Finance, F4 —
Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and FinanceThe Department of Economics offers PhD, MS in Applied Economics, and BS/BA degrees. Department faculty are actively engaged in research and teaching, with numerous university teaching awards and publications in leading general and field journals. Department faculty are also involved in the use and administration of the Lehigh Business Behavioral Research Lab:
https://business.lehigh.edu/centers/behavioral-research-lab. To learn more about the department, applicants are invited to visit the Department of Economics website: https://business.lehigh.edu/departments/economicsLehigh University is a premier residential research university, ranked 29th in the WSJ/College Pulse 2026 ranking, 33rd in the Poets and Quants 2026 rankings for the best business programs for
undergraduates, and 46th in national universities in the US News and World Report 2026 rankings.Founded in 1865, Lehigh University is an R1 university combining outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,900 students. Lehigh University has
some 6,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 860,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.QualificationsCandidates must have earned a PhD in economics or a related field by the date of employment. The successful candidate will be
expected to have and maintain a strong record of high-quality scholarship and contribute to the teaching and service missions of the department, the college, and the broader university.Application InstructionsReview of applications will begin on November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2026. Applicants should submit their
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