The Center for Economics, Politics & History at the University of Austin invites applications and nominations for a full-time professor of economics (any rank) faculty position to begin as early as Summer 2026. Applicants should have a strong interest in teaching undergraduate economics as well as research. As a new university entering our third year of full-time operations, we seek to hire faculty at all levels with particular needs for microeconomics, economic growth, finance, and public policy. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with quantitative and empirical methods. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, or degree conferred by the start date.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025.
The Center for Economics, Politics & History at the University of Austin invites applications and nominations for a full-time professor of economics (any rank) faculty position to begin as early as Summer 2026. Applicants should have a strong interest in teaching undergraduate economics as well as research. As a new university entering our third year of full-time operations, we seek to hire faculty at all levels with particular needs for microeconomics, economic growth, finance, and public policy. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with quantitative and empirical methods. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, or degree conferred by the start date.Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025.
Responsibilities
Teach a full load of six quarter-length courses per year (typically two per term), contributing to the development of undergraduate syllabi for core courses and bringing creativity and breadth of knowledge to classroom design.
Participate actively in faculty meetings, guest lectures, and campus events, helping to sustain and enrich the intellectual life of the university.
Mentor students with an interest in economics and the social sciences, guiding their academic development and future plans.
Advance UATX’s mission of civil discourse by fostering an environment of open inquiry in both teaching and research, modeling academic freedom and respectful debate.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, with a focus on microeconomics.
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Strong commitment to UATX’s mission of free inquiry, open debate, and intellectual diversity.
Appointment & Support
This is a full-time faculty position, open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor), with a start date as early as Summer 2026. The role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. While UATX does not offer tenure, this line carries the same expectation of long-term stability and permanence.
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter describing interest in the position and alignment with UATX’s mission
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
Writing sample or published research
Optional: teaching portfolio, evidence of teaching excellence, or other materials relevant to classroom experience
The University of Austin
Founded in 2022, the University of Austin (UATX) is dedicated to reviving fearless inquiry and open discourse in higher education. UATX offers a B.A. in Liberal Studies, welcoming its first freshman class in Fall 2024. The university currently employs nearly 30 full-time professors and is expanding rapidly.
The Center for Economics, Politics, and History (CEPH)
The Center of Economics, Politics, and History (CEPH) offers an undergraduate concentration in the social sciences with a focus on empirical analysis of human events. The Center aims to be a leading program for Civics and the role of individuals in shaping public policy. CEPH scholars seek to understand the enlightenment values of Western civilization that culminated in the U.S. Constitution as well as the economic growth and technological progress that are the foundation of American power. Central features of our curriculum design are interdisciplinary perspectives, empiricism, a focus on U.S. institutions, and more modern events of the past century.
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