JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Brown University
Position Title/Short Description
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics seeks to recruit an Assistant Professor of Economics (tenure-track) whose research interests focus on macroeconomics, beginning July 1, 2026. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by August 2026, be engaged in a research program with the potential to influence their field, and demonstrate the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of or links to important publications and/or working papers. Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. Applicants should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. All candidates must apply online at https://econjobmarket.org/positions/12129 . Applications must be received by November 21, 2025 to be guaranteed full consideration, but will be accepted until the position is filled.
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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East Greenwich, RI, hosts a niche academic environment with growing interest in macroeconomic research roles. Competition for assistant professor positions can be intense due to limited openings at top institutions like Brown University, emphasizing the importance of a strong publication record and teaching portfolio.
East Greenwich offers accessible routes via major highways and public transit connections to Providence and nearby academic hubs. Prospective professors should evaluate local traffic patterns and potential campus shuttle services to ensure timely arrival for lectures and meetings.
Mastery in dynamic macroeconomic modeling, proficiency with statistical software like Stata or R, and the ability to translate complex theories into engaging lectures enhance both research influence and student outcomes in macroeconomics academia.
This tenure-track assistant professorship demands a focused research agenda in macroeconomics with high potential to influence the field, balancing innovative publications with rigorous teaching responsibilities, unlike some lecturer roles which prioritize instruction.
Success as an assistant professor often leads to promotion to associate professor, with opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary research, secure grant funding, and assume leadership roles within academic departments or economic associations.
Association with the American Economic Association grants access to premier research networks, exclusive conferences, and publication opportunities, significantly elevating a macroeconomics professor’s visibility and collaborative potential within the economics community.
The AEA offers workshops, pedagogical resources, and mentoring programs designed to foster innovation and inclusivity in economics education, helping assistant professors refine course design and engagement strategies tailored to diverse student bodies.
Assistant Professors in Macroeconomics in East Greenwich typically earn between $85,000 and $115,000 annually, depending on experience and institutional funding, reflecting regional academic salary trends and the competitive nature of tenure-track economics roles.
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