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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
American Economic Association
Location : Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 27 November 2025
JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah
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The Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah seeks applicants for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. These positions are subject to University funding and approval. Candidates should hold a Ph.D., or show evidence that their doctoral dissertation will be substantially completed by August 1, 2026. These positions will require high levels of scholarship, teaching, and collegiality.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, working or job market paper, research and teaching statement, and evidence of teaching ability (teaching evaluations). Applicant review will begin on November 1st, 2025 and will continue until positions are filled. Please direct any questions to victor.bennett@utah.edu .
Our current tenure line faculty include Jay Barney, Victor Bennett, Lyda Bigelow, Jen Brown, Colleen Cunningham, Teppo Felin, Josh Feng, Bill Hesterly, Bill Schulze, Orie Shelef, Jason Snyder, Rob Wuebker, and Todd Zenger. While all are Strategy and/or Entrepreneurship scholars, our research focus is varied as reflected in the broad range of journals in which our faculty have published in recent years, including the Strategic Management Journal, Strategy Science, Organization Science, American Economic Review, Management Science, Journal of Political Economy, Review of Financial Studies, Review of Economics and Statistics, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Research Policy.
The Department is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our breadth; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.
The Department has a post-doctoral fellowship program that provides important academic support and leadership to five institutes and centers within the Eccles School: the Lassonde Entrepreneurship Institute, the Goff Strategic Leadership Center, the Sorenson Center for Discovery and Innovation, and the Sorenson Impact Center. The Department has also recently launched a novel Master of Business Creation.
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City which is consistently ranked among the top regions of the country for economic growth. Salt Lake City is also known for its unparalleled quality of life with ready access to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and all forms of outdoor recreation.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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Freqently Asked Questions
Full Professors in Salt Lake City, especially within economic associations, often face rigorous expectations for publishing impactful research and securing grant funding. The local academic culture values community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflecting the city’s growing emphasis on economic development studies.
Salt Lake City’s academic job market for Assistant and Associate Professors in economics is moderately competitive, influenced by a cluster of research universities and economic think tanks. Candidates with proven teaching records and relevant research in economic policy tend to have an advantage here.
Starting as an Assistant Professor in Salt Lake City offers pathways leading to Associate and Full Professor roles, often supported by regional funding initiatives. Progression typically depends on research output, teaching innovations, and contributions to local economic scholarship.
The American Economic Association provides Full Professors with access to exclusive research grants, networking events, and publication platforms, facilitating career advancement and visibility within the economics discipline.
Yes, the Association offers mentoring programs, research collaboration opportunities, and tailored workshops designed to help Assistant Professors succeed within their academic roles in Salt Lake City’s economic research environment.
Full Professors in economics in Salt Lake City usually earn between $95,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, research achievements, and institutional funding. This range aligns with the city’s cost of living and academic salary standards.
Salt Lake City sees a steady demand for Assistant Professors in economics, with institutions emphasizing applied economic research. Compared to national trends, the local market offers competitive openings but favors candidates with interdisciplinary skills.
Candidates with a Ph.D. in economics and a strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications are preferred. Additional credentials in economic policy analysis or quantitative methods can enhance eligibility for Full Professor roles at the Association.
One key challenge is meeting the high standards for independent research funding and national-level publication impact. Navigating administrative responsibilities alongside scholarly work also intensifies at the Full Professor rank within this institution.
The Association emphasizes projects addressing regional economic issues, encouraging professors to engage with local policymakers and community stakeholders. This approach fosters relevant research outputs impacting Salt Lake City’s economic landscape.
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