Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, or related fields, Tenure Track, August

Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, or related fields, Tenure Track, August 2027 . Chapman University: Faculty Affairs: The Economic Science Institute . Orange . The Economic Science Institute at Chapman University and The George L.

Argyros College of Business and Economics invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position 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 master, 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

This tenure-track position spans scholarship, teaching, and service. Faculty members must maintain an active research agenda culminating in high-quality, peer-reviewed journal publications. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level teaching courses aligned with their expertise and departmental objectives. Service duties include contributing to institutional governance via committee work, mentoring and advising students, supporting student groups and experiential learning, and engaging with professional and community organizations.

Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda for future tenure consideration and are evaluated on their research/scholarly activity, teaching, and service. . 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. Requirements include: A PhD in economics, finance or related fields.

Demonstrate strong potential to publish high-quality research in leading journals. Ability to contribute positively to a collaborative academic environment. Prior teaching experience and evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration are preferred. . Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following: Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae A job market paper Three letters of recommendation Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Olivier Armantier, at [email protected].

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 $185,000-$215,000. This position is contingent on final budget approval.

Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. . $185,000-$215,000