JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
American University | School of International Service
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
F5 -- International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy
Keywords:
Strategic trade policy
Supply chain resilience
Financial statecraft
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Politics, Governance and Economics (PGE) in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in economic security at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.
We seek candidates focusing on economic security given the growing intersection of national security and economic competition. Economic security includes both the economic and political dimensions of global competition, including supply chain resilience and strategic trade policy.
Applicants should hold a PhD or the highest equivalent degree in a social science or related discipline by the start date, though ABD applications will be considered.
We invite interested applicants to read the full position announcement on American University's faculty opportunities page. Review of applications will begin on 9/15/2025 and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval.
American University is an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Position is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below