The Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in the Fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year (August 2026).
AUB is a teaching-centered research university with a commitment to liberal arts education. Founded in 1866, its mission is to produce and deliver high-quality knowledge and to contribute to the well-being and development of the population of Lebanon and the West Asia and North Africa region.
Review of applications will begin January 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
We encourage candidates from all fields of Economics to apply. Successful candidates will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and should be committed to research and teaching of the highest quality. The teaching load is four courses per year. The language of instruction is English. Candidates must have a PhD in Economics by the time of appointment. The initial appointment is for a period of four years to allow for a mid-tenure review.
Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, a job market paper, and three letters of reference should be uploaded directly by the referees through Interfolio.
Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.
