JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Georgia Institute of Technology
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Chair
Department Head
Leadership
Development Economics
Econometrics
Energy & Environmental Economics
Health Economics
International Trade
Microeconomic Theory
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a visionary leader to serve as the next Chair of the School of Economics within the Ivan Allen College of the Liberal Arts. The desired appointment start date is no later than July 1, 2026.
The chair will lead a group of more than 30 diverse and talented faculty and staff working in the core research areas of development economics, econometrics, environmental and energy economics, health economics, international trade, and microeconomic theory in fulfilling the research, teaching, and service missions of the School. The chair will provide strategic and operational leadership including, but not limited to: new faculty recruitment, promotion of faculty scholarship and teaching excellence, program quality improvement, fundraising through development and research projects, and budget management.
Applicants must submit an application through Georgia’s Tech Careers portal (https://hr.gatech.edu/employment/careers) - Job ID 288407. Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 31, 2025 for optimal consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about expectations and qualifications for this employment opportunity, please visit the search website at https://iac.gatech.edu/about/econ-chair-search. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to econchairsearch@gatech.edu.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
1. A letter of application addressing how the applicant’s background and experience can advance the School of Economics’ existing strengths, addressing the chair expectations and responsibilities. In addition, the letter of application should provide a clear understanding of the applicant’s leadership philosophy and a commitment to inclusion and belonging.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of five professional references including names, positions, and contact information. Please include a brief statement of the candidate’s relationship to each reference. References will only be contacted for applicants that are identified as finalists.