Assistant Professor of Economics

The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research business school. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that inspires a passion for knowledge and intellectual growth as well as a dedication to service. We engage in research that fosters innovative business theory, policy, and practice. In strategic partnership with the Greater Charlotte region, we educate our students to become leaders who are critical thinkers, ethically informed, and globally aware.

The Department of Economics is one of six academic departments in the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Our department is a growing community of applied, quantitative, and econometrics researchers who work to address critical questions in economic, business, and social policy. We offer rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs that equip students with the analytical tools and economic insights necessary for the workplace and further study.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
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The Department of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to begin August 10, 2026.

The successful candidate for this position will engage in high quality research, teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and participate in departmental governance and service activities. In addition to our undergraduate program in economics, the department offers an M.S. in Economics program and plays a key role in the Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance, the Ph.D. in Public Policy, and the M.S. in Mathematical Finance programs. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality instruction in one or more of these programs depending on the candidate's fields of specialization.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in microeconomic theory. Successful candidates should hold a completed doctorate in Economics or a related field by the appointment start date and meet academic qualifications as described in the Belk College Policy on Qualified Faculty Status. We seek scholars who demonstrate strong potential for impactful research and excellent teaching. We welcome applications from candidates at all career stages, from recent graduates to more experienced scholars. We are especially interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about collaborating with our existing experimental faculty and who have interests in teaching microeconomic theory I and II (PhD level, with the second course focused on game theory) as well as mathematical economics at the undergraduate level. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and welcomes candidates whose research, teaching, or service will contribute to our mission of providing education with profound social and economic value and lifelong impact for students from all backgrounds. While our primary focus is microeconomic theory, we will consider exceptional candidates in other fields.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position 4283) and include the following items: 1) a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications for the position and indicating fields of specialization, 2) the applicant's current Curriculum Vitae, and 3) a job market paper (please submit only one). Applicants may also submit research and teaching statements. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be emailed to econsearch@charlotte.edu.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. Prior to hiring, the selected candidate is subject to a criminal background check and must provide official transcripts of their highest earned degree.

For information about the department visit https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/departments/economics/. For other questions, please contact Dr. Krista Saral at econsearch@charlotte.edu. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom with campus visits anticipated in January 2026. Salary, teaching load, and other resources are competitive and consistent with other national research universities.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.