International Economic Policy (Assistant/Advanced Assistant Professor)

International Economic Policy (Assistant/Advanced Assistant
Professor)

College/School/Unit: LBJ School of Public Affairs

Department:

Posted: Aug 25, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of
Texas at Austin ("LBJ School") invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor of
International Economic Policy to begin in Fall of academic year
2027-28 (with an August 2027 start date). One of the nation's top
programs in public affairs, the LBJ School is seeking to strengthen
its faculty in international economics and trade.

This faculty would support teaching in the Ph.D. in Public Policy,
Master of National Security, Master of Global Policy Studies,
and/or Bachelor of Arts and Master in Public Affairs. The appointee
would teach courses on topics such as international economics and
trade, international finance and monetary policy, development
economics and industrial policy. Topics related to direct foreign
investment, supply chain resilience, and commercial diplomacy would
also be valued.

Faculty research may focus on trade, geoeconomics, development
economics, economic geography, international political economy,
international macroeconomics and finance, labor economics of
migration and remittances, global value chains and supply chain
economics, foreign direct investment and multinationals, trade and
climate, industrial policy.

Candidates with prior applied policy research or related work
experience will be viewed in a positive light in the search
process. The appointee will conduct and publish scholarly research
and seek grant opportunities in support of their research and/or
teaching activities. The appointee will participate in faculty
governance at the LBJ School.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Political Economy, Political
Science, or a related field is required. ABD candidates will be
considered if the doctoral degree will be completed by the time of
employment. Experience in college teaching and evidence of
scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates can submit their cover letter, CV, statement
of teaching, three years of teaching evaluations (or fewer if
unavailable), three letters of reference, and one article-length
writing sample via Interfolio. Questions about the position can be
directed to Andrew Waxman at awaxman@utexas.edu. Questions about
the application can be directed to Shannon LaFevers at slafevers@austin.utexas.edu.

The search committee will begin considering applications
November 8, 2026. The position will remain open
until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/189936

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