Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

The Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, located in College Park, Maryland, anticipates hiring one Assistant Professor beginning August 2025, subject to budgetary approval. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students, engage in research, and perform other faculty duties.

We are committed to building a diverse faculty preeminent in our missions of research, scholarship, teaching, and full engagement in the community, the state of Maryland, and the world. The Department of Economics is proud to be a part of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and applicants are encouraged to visit https://bsos.umd.edu to learn more about the college and its initiatives.

Candidates should have a Ph.D in Economics already in hand or firmly expected by August 2025.

Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students or who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in this area. We encourage applications from candidates who are completing their PhDs, as well as those who already have PhDs and experience in academic or research positions.

For best consideration, please apply online by November 15, 2024 to both ejobs.umd.edu and https://econjobmarket.org/ (in response to the ad at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/10849).

Candidates must apply on both websites for consideration.

Questions, but not applications, can be sent to econ-ttkjobs@umd.edu.

Spend long hours sitting and using computers. Light lifting of materials and supplies. Walking to class and departmental meetings.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.