Assistant Professor of Economics

Position overview

Position title :

Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Management

Salary range :

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment; see Table 3 The salary range for this position is $107,100-133,800. Off-scale salaries and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time : 100

Anticipated start :

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026

Review timeline : 11 / 16 / 25

Position duration :

Tenure Track (Assistant Professor)

Application Window

Open date : October 3, 2025

Next review date : Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Merced, Department of Economics and Business Management invites applications for three full-time tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2026.

Preferred candidates will have expertise in applied work in any subfield. A Ph.D. degree in Economics is expected at the time of appointment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department : https : / / economics.ucmerced.edu / home / about

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Candidates must have a PhD degree in Economics by the time of appointment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Writing Sample #1

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Please enter the names and contact information for three references to provide letters of recommendation.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF02030

Help contact : ssha.ap@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy , the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy , and APM 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https : / / cie.ucmerced.edu / analytics-hub / student-statistics ), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs .

Job location

Merced, CA