Entry Level Economic Research Jobs in California

Position overview
Position titles:

• Assistant Professor of Economics
• Assistant Professor of Economics

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $111,400-$163,200 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start: 07/01/2027
Application Window
Open date: August 11, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank. The field is Open.
The Department of Economics is among the largest teaching and research departments at UC Berkeley and is consistently ranked among the top five in its field worldwide. The department employs 17 departmental staff, approximately 40 ladder-rank faculty, and maintains a total academic membership of approximately 70 including joint appointments, lecturers, visiting faculty and active emeritus.
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 .
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international) degree-granting program at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications
ENTRY LEVEL:
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics or a related field completed by date of appointment preferred.
LATERAL LEVEL:
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) in Economics or a related field; candidates that hold an active tenure-track faculty position.
Application Requirements by Level
ENTRY LEVEL
Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics
The entry level search pool is intended for applicants who have a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or are enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international) degree-granting program at the time of application, and who do not already hold a tenure-track assistant professor position.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Research Paper - Job Market Paper
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (including Teaching Evaluations, if available) - 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. Please also discuss 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. If available, it is strongly recommended to provide teaching evaluation summaries and student feedback (comments) for any courses taught.
• Statement on Research - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
• 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 .

Reference requirements

• 3-4 letters of reference required

Reference letters must be requested by the deadline to have a complete application in APRecruit , but the search committee expects to receive the letters by the deadline , or asap afterwards.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05387
LATERAL LEVEL
Position title: Assistant Professor of Economics
The lateral search pool is intended for applicants who hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), who are at more advanced stages in their career, e.g. those who hold an active tenure-track assistant professor position, or a position equivalent to assistant professor (e.g., at an international university), and will be considered among a group of candidates at similar career stages.
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Research Paper - Job Market Paper
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (including Teaching Evaluations, if available) - 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. Please also discuss 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. If available, it is strongly recommended to provide teaching evaluation summaries and student feedback (comments) for any courses taught.
• Statement on Research - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
• Statement on Service - Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• 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 .

Reference requirements

• 3-4 required (contact information only)

References will only be requested at the stage that a candidate is selected as a finalist for the position.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05387
Help contact: facrecruit-econ@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
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In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
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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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Job location
Berkeley, CA