Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, or related fields

Description

The Economic Science Institute at Chapman University and The George
L. Argyros College of Business and Economics invites applications
for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Economics,
Finance or related fields, beginning August 2027.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie
Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate
and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of
Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s
campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states,
four territories, and 76 countries. The 11 schools and
colleges of Chapman, the Economic Science Institute, offer 50
bachelors, 29 master, and 8 doctoral programs, along with nearly 75
minors and 19 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught
by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in
their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows,
National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court
clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

The Economic Science Institute (ESI) at Chapman University was
founded 20 years ago by Nobel laureate Vernon Smith and his
colleagues. ESI is an academic center that uses the laboratory
method of inquiry to study the role human institutions play in
creating social rules and order, and also builds and tests market
and management systems. ESI’s research spans the fields of
accounting, economics, finance, information systems, engineering,
psychology, neuroscience, computer science and philosophy. More
information is available at
https://www.chapman.edu/research/institutes-and-centers/economic-science-institute/index.aspx.

Responsibilities

This tenure-track position spans scholarship, teaching, and
service. Faculty members must maintain an active research agenda
culminating in high-quality, peer-reviewed journal publications.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at the
undergraduate and graduate level teaching courses aligned with
their expertise and departmental objectives. Service duties include
contributing to institutional governance via committee work,
mentoring and advising students, supporting student groups and
experiential learning, and engaging with professional and community
organizations. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and
maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration
and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching,
and service.

Qualifications

ESI’s research spans the fields of accounting, economics, finance,
information systems, engineering, psychology, neuroscience,
computer science and philosophy. We welcome applicants from these
related fields. Requirements include:

• A PhD in economics, finance or related fields.
• Demonstrate strong potential to publish high-quality research

in leading journals.

• Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative academic

environment.

Prior teaching experience and evidence of interdisciplinary
collaboration are preferred.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the
following:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• A job market paper
• Three letters of recommendation

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Olivier
Armantier, at armantier@chapman.edu. Please use “ESI Hiring 2027”
as the email subject line.

Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. Salary range for this position is
$185,000-$215,000. This position is contingent on final budget
approval. Successful completion of a background check is required
for the final candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides
equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of
their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and
employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital
status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic
protected by state or federal law.