Assistant Professor of Economics

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The Department of Economics & Public Policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics on a nine-month base, beginning Fall 2027, to teach core macroeconomics courses including Principles of Macroeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics. The search is open to a wide variety of research fields, and we especially welcome candidates with interests in financial, environmental, resource, or labor economics, economic history, or international trade. The department works closely with UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), which offers opportunities for applied, policy-relevant research. UAA is located in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and home to nearly 300,000 residents, with a rich cultural life that includes the Anchorage Museum, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, and signature events like Fur Rendezvous and the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. The half-million-acre Chugach State Park borders town, with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, backcountry skiing, and singletrack mountain biking, all reachable within twenty minutes of campus. Within the city itself, more than 100 miles of greenbelt trails, including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, connect neighborhoods for year-round running and biking, and Kincaid Park and Far North Bicentennial Park add groomed and lighted cross-country ski trails. Salmon run through Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage, and the world’s best fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing are a short drive away.

UAA is located in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city and home to nearly 300,000 residents. Anchorage offers a rich cultural life, including the Anchorage Museum, the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, and signature events like Fur Rendezvous and the ceremonial start of the Iditarod. The city’s diverse population supports a wide range of restaurants, festivals, and community organizations. The half-million-acre Chugach State Park borders town, with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, backcountry skiing, and singletrack mountain biking, all reachable within twenty minutes of campus. Within the city itself, more than 100 miles of greenbelt trails, including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, connect neighborhoods for year-round running and biking, and Kincaid Park and Far North Bicentennial Park add groomed and lighted cross-country ski trails. Salmon run through Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage, and the world’s best fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing are a short drive away.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability or strong interest to excel in both teaching and research. They will have an active research agenda with the potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals. A record of securing external research funding, or a clear plan to do so, is valued, as is interest in collaborating with ISER on applied and policy research. We are looking for a colleague who will engage with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the department, the university, and the broader Alaska community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in Economics, or closely related field.
2. Strong analytical, research, statistical, and quantitative skills.
3. Ability to write clearly, professionally, and persuasively.
4. Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Strong economic modeling skills
2. Experience with statistical/econometric software (e.g. Stata, R, Python) and analysis of large or complex datasets
3. Demonstrated ability or strong potential for applied, policy-relevant research, including collaborative work with research teams or institutes such as ISER
4. Teaching experience or clear potential in Principles of Macroeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics
5. Willingness to collaborate and contribute to department, college and community service obligations.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska by the position start date in Fall 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including experience and education.

Application review will begin immediately . To ensure consideration, you must submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on November 30th, 2026 .

Special instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must submit the following materials with their application:

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• (1) Writing sample
• Graduate school transcript (for PhD)
• Contact information for 3 professional references

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Hannah Hennighausen, Search Committee Chair, at View email address on careers.alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).

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