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Posted: April 13, 2026 (0 days ago)

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND ANALYST, OFFICE OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

U.S. Air Force Academy

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$125,191 - $150,000

per year

Closes

Job Description

Summary

This role at the U.S.

Air Force Academy involves analyzing labor economics to guide personnel policies for the Air Force and Space Force, teaching undergraduate classes in economics or related fields, and mentoring students while conducting ongoing research.

It's ideal for someone with a fresh Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or business who enjoys blending academic teaching with practical policy analysis in a military setting.

Candidates should be collaborative, proactive, and passionate about human resources and economic theory.

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Business, or related field (or letter of completion by start date)
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Demonstrated teaching effectiveness with evidence
  • Quality scholarship and a written research sample
  • Experience in labor economic analysis and human resource management
  • Preferred: Skills in causal analysis, program evaluation, labor economic theory, and mechanism design
  • Personal attributes: integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and intellectual breadth

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, relevance of education and experience to labor economic analysis and human resource management, and service to applicants' discipline and institution.

Applicants should submit the following items: curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a written research sample.

Applicants should additionally provide the names and contact information for three professional references. A Ph.D.

in Economics, Public Policy, Business, or related field, or letter of completion by the start date and U.S. citizenship is required.

Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Economics, Public Policy, Business, or related field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in causal analysis, program evaluation, labor economic theory, mechanism design, and other techniques pertinent to personnel policy analysis.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Lt Col. Alexander Chesney, email: alexander.chesney@afacademy.af.edu.

Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered. Major Duties:

  • Major Duties of the Position: Conducting labor economic analysis to inform Air Force and Space Force personnel policy; teaching undergraduate courses consistent with area of academic expertise; advising and mentoring cadets; serving on departmental and Academy committees; and maintaining a record or research consistent with academic rank.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-02-DFEGY