POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of Economics at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a tenured senior-level position at the rank of Associate Professor, to start in Fall 2027. We will consider highly qualified scholars from all fields of economics.
Responsibilities include teaching, research, service, and student mentorship.
This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service. The teaching load will be competitive. On-site teaching is an essential function of this job.
A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the appointment date.
Candidates for Associate Professor of Economics must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar, and teacher in a relevant field, and have an established reputation in scholarly achievement. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate's qualifications.
Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Inquiries may be directed to the search chair, Patrik Guggenberger, at [redacted].
Visit our website at https://econ.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our Department and Faculty.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
