Assistant Professor of Economics

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Economics and Management at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026

The Position:

Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate level economics courses that may include principles of macroeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, international monetary economics, econometrics, and money, banking, and financial markets. Experience with or an interest in teaching or research in the areas of sustainable development, political economy, environmental economics, and institutional economics will be reviewed favorably in the context of our undergraduate and graduate programs. As a full-time faculty member, the candidate is required to teach six courses per academic year with twenty students per class on average and must demonstrate commitment to scholarship and high-quality teaching. The candidate must engage in curricular development and innovation, department and university service, student advising, and assessment. The candidate is expected to participate fully in faculty governance including attending faculty, department, and committee meetings in accordance with the policies and procedures stipulated in the University Faculty Manual.

Qualifications:

A PhD in Economics is required at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record or potential for teaching excellence, service to the institution, scholarly research, and publication in the fields of macroeconomics, monetary economics, international finance, international political economy, sustainable development, environmental economics or a related area. Applicants with experience in a liberal arts context and an interest in occasionally engaging in transdisciplinary teaching are strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, applicants who have completed coursework toward a PhD but have not yet defended their doctoral dissertation, and who have a strong record in teaching, service, or research, may also be considered for the position.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength and we strongly encourage women and those from other underrepresented groups to apply.

The Institution:

Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris (AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree- granting institution with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings together the values of the American higher education system with its location in Paris and Europe. Located at the crossroads of American and European institutions of higher education and research, AUP facilitates its facultys development of an international and stimulating professional network. The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits AUP in the United States of America. AUP has cooperative agreements with USA and European-based universities.

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The Department:

The Department of Economics and Management fosters an interdisciplinary and international environment that encourages students to explore global issues from multiple disciplinary perspectives. This approach aims to equip students with a thoughtful and ethical understanding of contemporary economic and management challenges, preparing them for future academic pursuits and professional careers. Our diverse faculty brings a wealth of academic and professional expertise, creating engaging and enriching classroom experiences. The department offers six undergraduate majors, six minors, and a Masters program in International Management. Additionally, we provide a joint Masters program in Strategic Brand Management in collaboration with the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture, as well as a combined five-year BA/MSc program.

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Responsibilities:

- The teaching load is six courses per academic year.

- Teaching responsibilities will primarily be focused on the departments curriculum, while also supporting the teaching of AUPs core curriculum.

- Developing and maintaining an active research agenda

- Professional mentorship is an important component of our work with students.

- Commitment to scholarship, excellence in teaching, and integrative learning.

- Service to the department (contributing to curricular development and innovation, collegial behavior, advising students).

- Willingness to provide service to the university (participation in committee work, assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration).

- Willingness to contribute to the first-year program.

- Participating in faculty governance, including attending full faculty, department, and committee meetings.

- Working in a professional and collegial manner with the university community.

- Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Faculty at AUP must have a commitment to liberal arts education in a highly international environment and pursue international research and scholarship. We seek engaged scholars and have high expectations of teaching and scholarly research.