Assistant Professor of Economics (Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource

California State University, Long Beach is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Economics specializing in Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource Economics. The position is tenure-track, starting August 17, 2026, with a salary range of $74,652 to $158,688 per year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field and demonstrate effective teaching and research potential. The role is located in Long Beach, CA.
Assistant Professor of Economics (Applied Microeconomics and
Environmental/Natural Resource Economics)



Job No: 551178

Work Type: Instructional Faculty -
Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 3 - CFA - California
Faculty Association, Job Search Category/Discipline: Faculty -
Letters/Humanities, Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Time
Basis: Full Time



Position: Assistant Professor of Economics
(Applied Microeconomics and Environmental/Natural Resource
Economics)

Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall
Semester)

Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic
Year) classification salary is $74,652 to $158,688/year; $6,221 to
$13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The
anticipated hiring range is $86,000 to $90,000 per year; $7,167 to
$7,500/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The
salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications to
begin November 14, 2025. Position open until filled (or recruitment
canceled).



California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving
Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific
Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the
prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group
of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its
commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to
serving diverse students and has established and actively supports
the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black
excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for
Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and
promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for
the benefit of all students. The President's Equity and Change
Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our
community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB's Beach 2030
University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding
access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement;
building community; and cultivating resilience.



College
of Liberal Arts

Department
of Economics



Required Qualifications:


Ph.D. in Economics or related field with specialization in
Applied Microeconomics and Environmental Economics. Degree at time
of application or official notification of completion of the
doctoral degree by August 1, 2026.
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college
level
Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and peer-reviewed
publication
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse
student population, including low socio-economic and
first-generation students



Preferred Qualifications:


Established record of effective teaching
A well-defined research agenda
Experience successfully working with populations
demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB
student body. Experience mentoring or supporting students using
inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse
classroom



Duties:


Teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in
Environmental Economics, Transportation Economics, Microeconomics,
and related subjects (Mode of instruction may include in-person,
hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Teach additional courses based on department needs and area of
expertise
Develop and engage in research, scholarly and creative
activities leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals and
presentations at academic and professional conferences
(outlets)
Participate in service to the department, college, university,
and profession
Participate in the department's community-engagement
efforts



CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the
University's strong commitment to the academic success of all of
our students, including students with disabilities, students who
are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse
socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual
orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and
retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to
serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the
University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise,
perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.



Environmental Justice, Adaptation, and Climate Change: Local and
Global Human Impacts



The successful applicant will join a dynamic and growing community
of scholars in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) dedicated broadly
to environmental justice and human dimensions of climate change
adaptation. As the largest college at CSULB, CLA is home to 26
academic programs and degree options. As part of a multi-year plan
to develop a critical mass of faculty leading curricular and
research innovations, two CLA departments and programs (Economics
and Human Development) are conducting a cluster hire of new faculty
whose work addresses local and global impacts of climate change,
adaptation, and/or transformation on individuals, communities,
systems, and society. Additional departments and programs (American
Indian Studies, Anthropology, Comparative World Literature, and
Environmental Science and Policy) will likely add to the cluster in
the coming years. This initiative aligns with the CSU Consortium
for Climate Adaptation and broader State of California goals aimed
at fostering economic stability, workforce development, and
community resilience in the face of climate transformation. The
College has made it a strategic priority to foster
interdisciplinary connections among these new tenure-track
colleagues and to support their collaborations with faculty across
CLA and the university who are committed to advancing equity,
inclusive sustainability, and environmental justice through
research, teaching, and community engagement.



Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB
faculty is located here:
CSU Employee Benefits



How to Apply - Required
Documentation:


A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other
experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse
student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further
information and guidelines, please visit:
Student Success Statement
Letter of application addressing the required and preferred
qualifications
CV
Name and contact information for three references (to be
contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you
reach the finalist stage)
Job Market Paper or Research sample(s)
Teaching evaluations, if applicable
Finalists should be prepared to submit an
official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)



How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the
CSULB online application



Requests for information and process should be addressed to:



Yutian Chen, Professor and Chair

California State University, Long Beach

Department of Economics

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-4607



(562) 985-5083 or E-Mail: Yutian.Chen@csulb.edu



Requests for information about the position should be addressed
to:



Yutian Chen, Professor and Chair

(562) 985-5083 or E-Mail: Yutian.Chen@csulb.edu



Important Notice: CSULB is currently not
sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty that are
subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential
Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers"
issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for
determining the applicability of the fee.



EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:



A background check (including a criminal records check and
telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a
position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the application status of applicants or
continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the
position.



The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.



Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring
employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is
prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment
outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining
employees working permanently from a business location outside of
the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved
and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of
California.



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