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Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor, Applied Microeconomics
American Economic Association
Location : Atlanta, GA, 30303
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : competitive
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Emory University
Position Title/Short Description
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Applied Microeconomics (JEL Code: D, H, I, J, L)
The Department of Economics at Emory University invites applications for a faculty position in applied microeconomics at the rank of advanced assistant or associate professor, beginning August 1, 2026. Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia—one of the nation’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities—is consistently ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the United States. The Department of Economics has experienced significant growth in both size and reputation over the past decade and continues to build toward becoming one of the leading departments in the country. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Economics; a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated by publications in leading journals; an active research agenda; and a strong record of teaching excellence and mentorship at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Expertise in health economics is highly desirable, as the appointee will work closely with our strong and growing group in this field. Emory offers a highly competitive salary and an outstanding research environment.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404- 727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
To Apply: Applications should include a cover letter. curriculum vitae, and names of three references, all sent to https://apply.interfolio.com/173387 . For inquiries, contact franklin.lebo@emory.edu . Review of applications will begin on October 22 and continue until the position is filled.
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This position emphasizes a strong research portfolio in applied microeconomics, particularly with a focus on health economics, requiring publication in top journals and an active research agenda, distinguishing it from more theoretical or general economics roles.
Securing this role often leads to enhanced opportunities for tenure, research funding, and collaboration in specialized fields like health economics, positioning candidates for leadership roles and increased academic influence nationally and internationally.
Expect a balance of delivering undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, maintaining a rigorous research schedule, publishing in leading journals, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations, especially within health economics sectors.
While primarily a professional body, the American Economic Association facilitates access to networking, research dissemination platforms, and conferences, which can augment the professor's academic profile and teaching methodologies.
This collaboration offers enriched academic visibility, opportunities for involvement in influential economic discourse, and access to extensive resources, thereby strengthening research impact and fostering professional growth.
In Atlanta, salaries for such positions typically range from $90,000 to $130,000 annually, reflecting the city's competitive academic market and cost of living, which tends to be moderate compared to coastal metropolitan areas.
Atlanta's growing educational institutions and economic research centers foster a vibrant demand for senior economics faculty, particularly those with applied microeconomics expertise, creating a competitive yet rewarding job market.
Applicants should weigh Atlanta’s transportation infrastructure, cost of living, diversity of academic institutions, and the presence of a collaborative economics research community, all influencing job satisfaction and career progression.
Exceptional scholarly achievements, evidenced by publications in leading economic journals, a Ph.D. in economics, active research especially in health economics, and proven teaching excellence at various academic levels are critical for distinction.
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