Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level as part of a cluster hire beginning August 2027.

All Ph.D. requirements should be complete by August 2027. Departmental representatives will conduct virtual interviews. Finalists will be invited to campus for in-person visits.

TCU is a private research university, and the Department of Economics is part of the AddRan College of Liberal Arts that emphasizes the ideals of a liberal arts education and a teacher-scholar model with a 3/2 course load. Students are encouraged to explore alternative points of view and to develop the tools necessary for independent analysis. We place a strong value on excellence in teaching, research and mentoring. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in the area of quantitative economics, with demonstrated research expertise in machine learning and/or artificial intelligence methods, and to teach at the undergraduate and Master’s levels. The department serves approximately 350 majors across four undergraduate degrees (BA, BS, BS in International Economics, and BS in Economics & Mathematics) and offers a Master of Science in Economics with Quantitative and AI Methods (MSQEAI).

Required materials:

• By November 15, interested individuals should go to jobs.tcu.edu, search for job number 500990 in the search field, and upload 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) job market paper, 4) statement regarding research plans, and 5) evidence of effective teaching, including details on classroom experience.
• At least three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent via the AEA JOE system by November 15. The application will be considered incomplete and not evaluated if at least three letters are not submitted by the deadline.

TCU only accepts online applications and documents.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Application Requirements:

• Letters of Reference
• External Application URL and Instructions Below
• Application deadline: 11/15/2026

Reference Instructions:

At least three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent via the AEA JOE system by November 15.

Application Instructions:

By November 15, interested individuals should go to jobs.tcu.edu, search for job number 500990 in the search field, and upload 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) job market paper, 4) statement regarding research plans, and 5) evidence of effective teaching, including details on classroom experience.

At least three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent via the AEA JOE system by November 15. The application will be considered incomplete and not evaluated if at least three letters are not submitted by the deadline.

TCU only accepts online applications and documents.

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