Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor Position in Economics

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor Position in Economics

Appointment Status

Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Economics

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

Indiana University Bloomington ( IUB ) invites applications
for a tenure-track assistant professor in the College of
Arts and Sciences, Department of Economics . We seek candidates
to join IU’s Department of Economics to lead research in
areas such as behavioral and experimental economics and applied
microeconomics. Experience or interest in the use or
development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or
computational tools is appreciated.

These 10‐month appointments would ideally start August 1,
2027, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable.
Applications received by October 16, 2026, will receive full
consideration, and applications will be accepted and reviewed until
the positions are filled.

Responsibilities: Tenure-track faculty at Indiana University
Bloomington are expected to substantially contribute to the overall
academic excellence of their department by developing and/or
maintaining a robust research portfolio conducting cutting-edge
research both as a corresponding principal investigator and a
collaborating investigator; teaching and mentoring undergraduate
and/or graduate students as designated by the department
chairperson; and actively providing service within the department,
school and university alongside active engagement with the
profession and/or the community. Candidates with special interest
in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Behavioral and Experimental Economics
• Applied Microeconomics

These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University,
Bloomington ( IUB ) in Bloomington, Indiana, and successful
candidates are expected to work on the IUB campus to allow full
engagement with the department, school, campus, and community.
Indiana University bases its tenure and promotion recommendations
upon performance in three areas including research, teaching, and
service. All individuals hired through this initiative are expected
to excel in research and provide strong performance in teaching and
service.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in
economics (or a related field), or completion anticipated, with
initial appointment as an Acting Assistant Professor until Ph.D.
completed, and be committed to excellence in scholarship and
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin
October 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Application materials should include:

• Cover letter – please summarizing your qualifications and

interest in the position.

• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Research publication or job market paper
• Contact information for professional references:
• Three professional references for applicants for

tenure-track assistant professor positions will be solicited at
the time of application submission.

Applicants for tenure-track, assistant professor should
apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34453

All queries about the position or the application procedures should
be addressed to search committee chairpersons, Prof. Daniela
Puzzello or Prof. Ruli Xiao.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and
provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in
hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here
which includes contact information.

About Indiana University Bloomington : Founded in 1820,
Indiana University-Bloomington ( IUB ) is the flagship campus of
Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, IN., IUB constantly
strives to embody its mission to create, disseminate, preserve, and
apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge
research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired and
challenging undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong
educational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom;
expansive global educational opportunities; first-rate library and
museum collections; and far-reaching economic development and
impact in the state and region.

IUB is a member of the prestigious Association of American
Universities ( AAU ) since 1909, is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central
Association. With over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students,
the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering
300+ undergraduate majors, 300+ Master’s degrees, and 150+ doctoral
and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana
limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is widely
considered one of the country’s most beautiful college
campuses.

Information about the Department of Economics is available
at https://economics.indiana.edu/index.html
.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess a PhD in
economics (or a related field), or completion anticipated, with
initial appointment as an Acting Assistant Professor until Ph.D.
completed, and be committed to excellence in scholarship and
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Department Contact for Questions

All queries about the position or the application procedures should
be addressed to search committee chairpersons, Prof. Daniela
Puzzello or Prof. Ruli Xiao.

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

This position search is being conducted concurrently with a
tenured, associate or full professor position. To apply for the
w/tenure position, visit: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34454

For Best Consideration Date

10/16/2026

Expected Start Date

Posting Number

IU-101698-2026