Assistant Professor, Economics
About The Position
Northwood University seeks a dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills, significant industry and/or research experience, and a strong record of teaching at the undergraduate level to begin teaching in the Fall 2026 semester at our Midland, Michigan campus. The candidate will be hired with the rank of assistant professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. Northwood University is a teaching-focused university with HLC and ACBSP accreditation offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business-related disciplines. The teaching load for full-time undergraduate faculty is five courses per semester (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidates with an established research agenda and a demonstrated record of scholarly publications may be eligible for an appointment with a research focus with a teaching load of four courses per semester (Fall and Spring semesters). Candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Economics and select philosophy courses focused on The Northwood Idea. Additional responsibilities and expectations may include participation in on-going curriculum planning and review; internship and/or practicum supervision; research and scholarly activities; professional/instructional development; university committee activities; recruitment and retention activities; and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Economics or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Experience teaching economics
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide and diverse range of students and colleagues
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills in a variety of delivery formats
Nice To Haves
- Earned Doctorate or terminal degree froma regionallyaccredited institution (such as J.D., Ph.D., OBA; ABD candidates considered if completion date is within one year of hire)
- All JEL classifications will be considered. Expertise in macroeconomics, public policy, or Austrian economics is particularly preferred.
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses
Responsibilities
- Participation in on-going curriculum planning and review
- Internship and/or practicum supervision
- Research and scholarly activities
- Professional/instructional development
- University committee activities
- Recruitment and retention activities
- Other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
