Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Assistant Professor, Economics (Tenure-track)
Department Department of Economics
Posting Number F260106
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64506
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty
Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Summary The
Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo seeks to hire, at the level of
Assistant Professor (tenure-track), an economist specializing in industrial organization, microeconomic theory, and/or macroeconomics. Candidates should have research interests related to artificial intelligence, broadly defined. This might include the effects of AI adoption on firms and industries, the economic analysis of AI algorithms, the design of public policy around AI use, or the application of machine learning to data analysis. This position requires a PhD in hand or firmly expected by August 2027.
Candidates are expected to be active researchers with the potential to excel in publication and build a strong scholarly reputation in economics. We especially welcome applications from advanced assistant professors with a demonstrated track record of research success. Responsibilities also include undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising, and participating in service to the department, university, and discipline.
Applications received by November 30, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Qualifications PhD in Economics in hand by time of appointment
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated track record of research success
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical DemandsDriving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary InformationJob Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting AlertsSpecial Instructions Summary Applications received by November 30, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, copies of publications and/or working papers, and contact information for 3 references who will receive notice to submit a reference letter on your behalf.
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Additional InformationIs a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name Neel Rao
Contact's PronounsContact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716- 645-8674
Posting Dates
Posted 09/25/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/16/2027
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff DateInstructions to Applicant By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.
