The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position for a Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor beginning in August 2026.

Appointment to this position requires a PhD in Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field. The successful candidate should have at least three years of research experience and a commensurate publication record, as well as a minimum of three years of teaching experience.

Salary is commensurate with experience and rank. The initial term is one academic year and may be renewable after initial term.

Preferred qualifications include at least five years of research experience with a strong publication record; demonstrated expertise in economic and policy analysis; and experience conducting research using surveys and administrative data sources. The successful candidate will be considered to lead the SPACE City Panel, a multi-year longitudinal survey project housed at the Center for Public Policy. Primary responsibilities include panel development and growth, fundraising, production of research reports and peer-reviewed publications, and management of the panel’s public profile through media engagement and stakeholder communications.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of partnerships and collaborations with government agencies, community organizations, and academic researchers, as well as experience securing external funding for research through grants and contracts. Experience with survey research, quantitative methods, statistical analysis and visualization, and interdisciplinary public policy research is highly valued.

In the selection process, the search committee will prioritize scholars with cross-cutting disciplinary and methodological interests who produce and publish nationally recognized, interdisciplinary work on significant public policy issues. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, work collaboratively with faculty and external partners, and contribute to the research mission of the Hobby School and the Center for Public Policy.

The Research Professor will support a variety of projects and research activities of the Hobby School and the Center for Public Policy, assist with and participate in Hobby School events, and pursue grants, awards, and other sources of funding to support research, academic programming, student success, community engagement, and public impact.

During the academic year, the Research Professor will teach one or two courses, which will be paid as overloads.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Research Statement
• One Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references for letters of recommendation

To apply, please visit http://jobs.uh.edu/. Information about the Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Center for Public Policy can be found at https://www.uh.edu/hobby and https://www.uh.edu/cpp. For additional information about the search, please contact Pablo M. Pinto at ppinto@central.uh.edu.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.