Assistant/Associate Professor, Macroeconomics

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

The School of Economic Sciences (SES) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured). The primary field is macroeconomics, broadly defined. This is a 9-month, full-time faculty position to begin August 16, 2027, or as negotiated, at the university's main campus in Pullman, Washington.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has research, teaching, and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in macroeconomics as broadly defined; seek appropriate external funding to support that research; collaborate with colleagues within and outside WSU; teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in macroeconomics and related fields; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; and participate as appropriate in committees and other service activities in SES, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), and WSU. Teaching responsibilities are three economics courses per year in the candidate’s areas of expertise before tenure and four courses per year after tenure. The successful candidate will report to the Director of SES, which will serve as the tenure home.

ACADEMIC SALARY:

• Assistant Professor: $100,000 - $140,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Associate Professor: $110,000 - $150,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

START:

• August 16, 2027; negotiable

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualification for all candidates at all ranks:

• Earned Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline by the date of hire, with a primary field in macroeconomics, broadly defined.

Additional Required Qualification for Associate Professor rank:

• An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Associate Professor in the School of Economic Sciences at WSU. The rank of Associate Professor requires an established research program that identifies the individual as a significant, independent contributor to the field of macroeconomics with the potential for national distinction. Evidence includes (but is not limited to) refereed publications, citations, externally funded grants, the presentation of papers at seminars and professional meetings, and the evaluation of the candidate's standing in the profession by at least four external referees.

Preferred Qualifications for all candidates at all ranks:

• Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to develop an independent research program leading to publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in macroeconomics or related fields;

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, including collaborative research;

• Demonstrated ability to obtain competitive extramural funding commensurate with career stage;

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of audiences, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures ;

• Evidence of strong training in economic theory and applicable quantitative methods; and

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES:

SES offers programs on the Pullman and Global campuses leading to BS and BA degrees in Economic Sciences. The School also advises the Agricultural and Food Business Economics major in the Agricultural and Food Systems BS degree. The Global campus BS has been consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally. At the graduate level, SES offers highly rated Ph.D. programs in Economics and Agricultural Economics, a Master of Applied Economics, an M.S. program in Economics, and B.S. programs that prepare students well for a variety of career paths. Built on a strong foundation in the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods, SES has particular strengths in agricultural and consumer economics, econometrics, environmental and natural resource economics, health economics, industrial organization, international economics, and transportation economics. SES faculty and students are actively engaged in cutting-edge research in applied economic and econometric modeling. SES has a diverse group of Extension faculty and programs. Services provides include the development of crop budgets, forecasting and risk analysis, evaluation markets of markets, demand, and consumer preferences, policy analysis, and analysis of production choices. For more information, visit http://ses.wsu.edu.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1890, Washington State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with teaching, research, and extension missions, and one of two research universities in Washington State. WSU is organized into 11 academic colleges, the Honors College, and the Graduate School. It has an enrollment of more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students on 5 campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett) with approximately 16,000 students located on the main campus in Pullman, WA. WSU ranks among the top public research universities and is a Carnegie I, Doctoral/Research Extensive University. WSU strongly values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and seeks to ensure a welcoming community for all. Further information about WSU can be found at: www.wsu.edu and https://wsu.edu/about/facts.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, HUMAN, AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES (CAHNRS):

CAHNRS at Washington State University is an expansive and diverse college that includes 13 academic units, three extension program units, four research and extension centers distributed across the state, 18 subject matter centers, and one tribal and 39 county extension offices. CAHNRS fosters disciplines that serve at the interface of scientific discovery and its application to the advancement of society and improvement of the human experience. Our mission is to provide global leadership in discovering, accessing, and disseminating knowledge that contributes to producing a safe, abundant food and fiber supply; promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities; enhances sustainability of agricultural and economic systems; and promotes stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems. CAHNRS personnel embrace the opportunity to fulfill the university’s land-grant mission by making groundbreaking research discoveries, by delivering relevant, progressive extension programs that synergistically generate outcomes that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Washington State, as well as for people around the globe. For more information, visit http://cahnrs.wsu.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online via https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/. Screening of application materials begins October 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include the following materials:

1) A detailed letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications;

2) A current curriculum vitae;

3) One to three research papers; and

4) Name, title, organization, phone number and e-mail address for three people willing to serve as employment references.

Please contact Dr. Jinhui Bai, Search Committee Chair, at jinhui.bai@wsu.edu, 509-335-4358 for questions about this position. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations.

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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/