Assistant Professor - Economics
About The Position
Assistant Professor of Economics (Tenure Track – Macroeconomics) The Department of Economics in the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics with a specialization in Macroeconomics. The position begins August 15, 2026. The search will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will: Teach the macroeconomics sequence, including Principles of Macroeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics Teach elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (e.g., financial economics, money and banking, international economics, labor economics, econometrics) The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester. Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and academic advising Maintain an active research agenda leading to publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals consistent with AACSB accreditation standards Provide services to departmental, school, and university This assistant professor of Economics will report to the chairperson of the Department of Economics. There are no direct reports, budgetary responsibility or authority for this position.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Economics (ABD considered; degree must be completed by the start date)
- Potential or demonstrated ability to be an excellent teacher
- Potential or demonstrated ability to publish a steady stream of peer-reviewed scholarly research
Nice To Haves
- prior undergraduate teaching experience
- demonstrate a willingness to teach in multiple instructional formats and to integrate technology into classroom teaching
- interest in supervising undergraduate research
- emerging record of peer-reviewed publications
Responsibilities
- Teach the macroeconomics sequence, including Principles of Macroeconomics and Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Teach elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (e.g., financial economics, money and banking, international economics, labor economics, econometrics)
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and academic advising
- Maintain an active research agenda leading to publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals consistent with AACSB accreditation standards
- Provide services to departmental, school, and university
Benefits
- full-time, exempt, state role with comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
