Associate or Full 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 an Associate or Full Professor position with tenure 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
masters, 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

• Conduct and publish high-quality academic research. The

Economic Science Institute at Chapman University stresses high
research achievement that will maintain its international
reputation.

• Plan, develop, deliver high-quality teaching at the

undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Actively contribute as an integral member of ESI. Perform

service for the institute, college, university, profession, and
wider community as expected of a tenured faculty member.

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. We look for candidates who show intellectual
leadership, have an impact on their field, and possess the
potential to contribute meaningfully to ESI, the University, and
the broader scholarly community. Requirements include:

• A Ph.D. in economics, finance or related fields from an

accredited institution.

• Record of publishing high-quality research in leading

journals.

• A record of being an outstanding scholar in every respect,

including research, teaching and service.

To be considered at the Full Professor rank, candidates must
demonstrate a nationally and internationally recognized record of
distinguished scholarship, and leadership within their institution
and broader professional community.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the
following:

• Letter of Application
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• A job market paper
• Research Statement
• Names and contact information for three references (letters of

recommendation will be requested for finalists only)

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
$215,000-$295,000. 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.