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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics

Position overview

Position titles:
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $111,400 - $241,400. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position (Table 3 - Faculty Ladder-Ranks Business/Economics/Engineering). The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $111,400 - $241,400. “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, qualifications, and experience. UCSD salary information can be found here: (APS Compensation)

Application Window

Open date: September 18, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Nov 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Aug 30, 2027 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 School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in the fields of Economics, with a focus on Chinese economy. The school seeks an outstanding scholar doing research on issues related to China and the global economy. Faculty are expected to produce original research and publish in highly ranked academic journals, to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to supervise and mentor graduate students, and to engage in select service activities.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

For those applying at the Assistant Professor level: Must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) OR be advanced to candidacy (ABD status) in Economics, Business, or Management, or a closely related field with a concentration in Economics.

For those applying at the Associate and Full Professor level: Must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics, Business, Management, or a closely related field with a concentration in Economics.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Must hold a Ph.D. in Economics, Business, Management, or a related field by the start date of appointment.

Application Requirements by Level

Assistant Professor of Economics

Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics

References: letters of support are required at the initial review stage.

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Writing Sample 1

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

References: letters of support are required at the initial review stage.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04622

Associate Professor of Economics

Position title: Associate Professor of Economics

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support will only be requested at the finalist stage.

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Writing Sample 1

Reference requirements
  • 5 required (contact information only)

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support requested only at the finalist stage.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04622

Full Professor of Economics

Position title: Full Professor of Economics

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support will only be requested at the finalist stage.

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Writing Sample 1

Reference requirements
  • 5 required (contact information only)

References: contact information required at time of application; letters of support requested only at the finalist stage.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04622

Help contact: amariola@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

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. 

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. 

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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• “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

San Diego, CA