Professor - LSA Economics
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The Department of Economics at the University of Michigan seeks a tenured-level Associate Professor or Professor for a full-time university-year appointment beginning August 25, 2027. The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in Economics, advise students, and provide departmental and university service. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly productivity and impact; selection primarily considers research capacity and teaching ability.
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Professor - LSA Economics
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Job Summary
The Department of Economics at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time, endowed tenure-track position to begin August 25, 2027. This is a university year appointment and will be at the tenured level of Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in scholarly productivity and impact in Economics.
Responsibilities*
Duties include: teaching and research in Economics, advising students and providing service to the department and university.
Required Qualifications*
Ph.D. in Economics or related field required. Research capacity and teaching ability serve as the primary criteria for selection.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
Background Screening
Employment will require both a successful criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form, and must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position.
The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
284718
Working Title
Professor - LSA Economics
Job Title
PROFESSOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Economics
Posting Begin/End Date
10/23/2026 - 1/01/2027
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,973 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
- US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 181 open Professor jobs in Michigan and 2,973 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,858 of the 2,973 open Professor jobs (62%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
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