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Assistant Professor (Economics) – Health Economics and related fields
Overview
The Department of Economics at UMass Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Economics and related fields to begin September 1, 2026. The department emphasizes methodological and theoretical pluralism with focus on poverty, inequality, gender, and race, and supports undergraduate majors and the M.A. in Applied Economics. The position is in the Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at UMass Boston. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Economics, Econometrics, and other areas as appropriate. Demonstrate progress toward an excellent scholarly record. Contribute to instruction and mentoring of diverse student groups, including international students. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related discipline by August 31, 2026. Evidence of successful teaching with diverse students; ability to contribute to the department’s pluralistic approach. Ability to teach Health Economics and Econometrics at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Application Process
Applications must be submitted online. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of completed work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three references. In the letter, explain how your work complements the pluralistic nature of the department. All materials should be submitted at the employment opportunities page: https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/ Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026. Preliminary interviews are anticipated to be conducted remotely immediately preceding the ASSA meeting. For inquiries, contact the department chair, Michael Carr, at michael.carr@umb.edu. About UMass Boston
UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching mission and a diverse student body. The university is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for the hiring process upon request. Equal Opportunity
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and ensures accommodations for the hiring process when needed. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150. Job details
Campus: UMass Boston Department: Economics Pay Grade: 04 Position Type: Faculty Full Time
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The Department of Economics at UMass Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Economics and related fields to begin September 1, 2026. The department emphasizes methodological and theoretical pluralism with focus on poverty, inequality, gender, and race, and supports undergraduate majors and the M.A. in Applied Economics. The position is in the Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at UMass Boston. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Economics, Econometrics, and other areas as appropriate. Demonstrate progress toward an excellent scholarly record. Contribute to instruction and mentoring of diverse student groups, including international students. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related discipline by August 31, 2026. Evidence of successful teaching with diverse students; ability to contribute to the department’s pluralistic approach. Ability to teach Health Economics and Econometrics at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Application Process
Applications must be submitted online. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of completed work, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three references. In the letter, explain how your work complements the pluralistic nature of the department. All materials should be submitted at the employment opportunities page: https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/ Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026. Preliminary interviews are anticipated to be conducted remotely immediately preceding the ASSA meeting. For inquiries, contact the department chair, Michael Carr, at michael.carr@umb.edu. About UMass Boston
UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching mission and a diverse student body. The university is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for the hiring process upon request. Equal Opportunity
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and ensures accommodations for the hiring process when needed. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150. Job details
Campus: UMass Boston Department: Economics Pay Grade: 04 Position Type: Faculty Full Time
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