Full Professor of Economics (AUB)

About the Position

The Department of Economics at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a Full Professor of Economics position. The appointment will begin in August 2027, during the Fall semester of the 2027–2028 academic year.

AUB welcomes applications from scholars across all fields of economics. The Department has a particular interest in candidates with expertise in finance and development economics.

The successful candidate will have a strong international research record. Research that examines important economic and development issues in the Middle East, Africa, and the wider global economy is especially valued.

About the American University of Beirut

Founded in 1866, AUB is a teaching-centered research university based on the American liberal arts model of higher education.

The university has more than 8,000 students and 800 faculty members. It supports freedom of thought and expression and promotes critical thinking, lifelong learning, integrity, civic responsibility, and leadership.

Faculty join an international academic community with opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, graduate education, and the wider intellectual life of the university.

Research and Teaching

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and internationally recognized research program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting high-quality research in economics
• Publishing in leading peer-reviewed academic journals
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate economics courses
• Supervising graduate students
• Supporting curriculum development
• Contributing to the Department's research output and international visibility
• Taking part in professional and academic service
• Supporting the broader academic mission of AUB

The teaching load is four courses per year.

All courses are taught in English.

Areas of Interest

Applications are welcome from all areas of economics.

Preference will be given to scholars working in areas such as:

• Finance
• Development economics
• Economic development
• Middle East economics
• African economies
• Regional and global economic issues

Candidates whose research connects local economic questions with wider global challenges are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD in Economics
• Qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor by the start date
• Have a distinguished and internationally recognized research profile
• Show sustained publication in leading, highly ranked peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Have a strong commitment to scholarly research
• Show an active record of academic and professional service
• Be prepared to contribute to graduate supervision and curriculum development

Why Consider AUB?

This position offers senior economics scholars the opportunity to work at a historic research university with a strong international outlook.

The role may be especially attractive to researchers who want to study major development and economic questions affecting the Middle East and Africa while connecting this work to the global economics literature.

With teaching and research conducted in English, AUB provides an international academic setting for research, collaboration, teaching, and graduate supervision.

Application Materials

Candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Three representative publications
• Names and contact information for three referees

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio:

https://apply.interfolio.com/188670

Application Timeline

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026.

Candidates are encouraged to prepare and submit complete application materials promptly.

Equal Opportunity

The American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.

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