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Assistant Professor - Economic Analysis & Policy - Haas School of Business
Position overview
Position titles:Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Application Window
Open date: August 31, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Economic Analysis and Policy with an expected start date of July 1, 2027.
The Economic Analysis & Policy (EAP) group at UC Berkeley Haas includes faculty working on a wide range of topics in economics and public policy, including behavioral economics, development economics, energy and the environment, health, industrial organization, innovation, labor markets, and macroeconomics.
UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.
School: https://haas.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or be enrolled in a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) granting program at the time of application.
We seek candidates who will help advance the research, teaching, and service missions of the Economic Analysis & Policy Group. We are interested in those who are conducting research in economics, broadly defined. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a strong record, holding the promise of continued productivity and becoming leaders in their fields.
We are especially interested in applicants with a Ph.D. in Economics, Business, or other closely related fields. We prefer applicants who currently have a Ph.D. or who have advanced to Ph.D. candidacy and will complete the doctoral degree or equivalent degree within six months of the start date. Preference will be given to scholars who have not yet held a tenure-track position (or other international equivalent tenure-track faculty position).
Application Requirements by Level
Assistant Professor (New PhD/PostDoc)
Position title: Assistant Professor
This category is for applicants who do not/have not held a tenure-track position (or other international equivalent tenure-track faculty position).
Please note that once your application has been submitted there are no updates or changes permitted. Placeholder documents are not acceptable and will make your application incomplete.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Job Market Paper - A job market paper is the candidate’s primary piece of original research, chosen to demonstrate their skills, training, and scholarly judgment and to make a substantive contribution to their field.
Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments, proposed plans, and professional service as applicable. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, contributions to professional service (such as journal reviews or conference organization), inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. You may also include your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Additional Research Paper - This may include publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper.
(Optional)Additional Research Paper - This may include publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper.
(Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
We only accept three letters of recommendation per applicant.
Assistant Professor (Advanced)
Position title: Assistant Professor
This category is for applicants who currently hold, or who have previously held, a tenure-track position (or other international equivalent tenure-track faculty position).
Please note that once your application has been submitted there are no updates or changes permitted. Placeholder documents are not acceptable and will make your application incomplete.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Job Market Paper - A job market paper is the candidate’s primary piece of original research, chosen to demonstrate their skills, training, and scholarly judgment and to make a substantive contribution to their field.
Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments, proposed plans, and professional service as applicable. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, contributions to professional service (such as journal reviews or conference organization), inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. You may also include your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Teaching Evaluations
Additional Research Paper - This may include publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper.
(Optional)Additional Research Paper - This may include publication, dissertation chapter, report, or unpublished paper.
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
We will request three letters of recommendation from finalists. You will be notified before letters are requested.
Help contact: facultyrecruitment@haas.berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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