Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Economics is one of six departments in the Belk College of Business.

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The Department of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Tenure-Track advanced Assistant or Associate Professor (with tenure) in energy economics, beginning August 10, 2026. We strongly prefer candidates at the Associate Professor level with tenure. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and contribute to departmental service and governance. Beyond our undergraduate economics program, the department offers an M.S. in Economics and plays a central role in the Ph.D. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance, the Ph.D. in Public Policy, and the M.S. in Mathematical Finance.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

We seek scholars whose research addresses critical questions in energy economics and who can strengthen our research profile through collaboration with UNC Charlotte's Energy Production & Infrastructure Center ( EPIC). The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about interdisciplinary approaches and advancing EPIC's mission of research and innovation in energy systems and infrastructure. Candidates with demonstrated interest in or experience with industry partnerships are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a completed doctorate in Economics or a related field by the start of the appointment and must meet academic qualifications as described in the Belk College Policy on Qualified Faculty Status. Those applying for an assistant position should provide evidence of the potential for high-quality research and teaching. Those applying for an associate position should provide evidence of high-quality research and teaching, as a selected candidate at this rank will go through the tenure process as outlined in the Belk College Policies and Procedures for Reappointment, Promotion, and Grant of Permanent Tenure.

Application Instructions & Process:

Applications must be submitted electronically at and include the following items:
1) a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications for the position,
2) the applicant's current Curriculum Vitae, and
3) a job market paper (please submit only one). Applicants may also submit research and teaching statements. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be emailed to econsearch@charlotte.edu for candidates at the advanced assistant level. Candidates at the associate level should include the names and contact information of three references in their cover letter.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is contingent on final budgetary approval. Prior to hiring, the selected candidate is subject to a criminal background check and must provide official transcripts.

For information about the department visit https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/departments/economics/. For other questions, please contact Dr. Krista Saral at econsearch@charlotte.edu. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom with campus visits anticipated in January 2026. Salary, teaching load and other resources are competitive and consistent with other national research universities.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protect status.

Hiring is subject to budget availability