Assistant Professor of Economics and International Affairs

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs and Department of Economics invite applications for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning Fall 2027. We seek applicants specializing in international trade.

Teaching responsibilities will include courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the Elliott School and the Economics Department, and the candidate should maintain flexibility regarding the eventual teaching portfolio. The position will be affiliated with the Elliott School's Institute for International Economic Policy and Master's programs in International Economic Policy, International Development Studies, and International Science and Technology Policy. Elliott School faculty maintain engagement with policy issues and the policy community as a general criterion for appointment.

A Ph.D. in economics with a primary focus on international trade. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by the date of appointment. Applications at the mid-level or senior assistant professor level will also be strongly considered.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Application procedure: Please complete an online faculty application at the AEA Job Portal ( https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/). Applicants should submit:
(1) a letter of interest detailing the position for which you are applying,
(2) a statement of your research and teaching interests and qualifications,
(3) a current CV,
(4) one or at most two research papers,
(5) syllabi of courses taught (if available),
(6) teaching evaluations (if available),
(7) arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. The application deadline is December 15, 2026.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.