Job Description

The Department of Economics in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Applied Microeconomics. A successful candidate must be an outstanding researcher and teacher. The appointment will begin August 16, 2026.

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level classes. The successful candidate will be capable of contributing to our doctoral sequence and our undergraduate programs. The regular teaching load is 2:2. Salary and benefits are competitive. A background check is required for employment.

Norman is a vibrant university town with outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, http://soonerway.ou.edu. The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. OU enrolls over 32,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

For any search related questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Tyler Ransom at [email protected].

A Ph.D. in Economics, or a related discipline, is required by appointment date. ABD candidates may apply but must have degree in hand by start date.

Initial screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, and contact information for three confidential letters of recommendation. Please submit your application via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/174522