Assistant Professor, Economics

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Orleans/Louisiana State University New Orleans is a welcoming and inclusive university in one of America’s most diverse and culturally vibrant cities. This position is a great opportunity to join a department with a long and strong history of serving the economics profession needs in New Orleans and beyond. The Department offers the BS and MS in Finance as well as a PhD in Financial Economics. We have successfully placed more than 150 PhD graduates into universities across the United States and the world as well as many into industry. These graduates have been very successful in publishing and thus gaining tenure at their respective universities. University of New Orleans/LSU New Orleans Finance students mirror the local community and also come from across the globe. You will enjoy a city with unmatched history, culture, and character.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics completed by August 2026.
• Evidence of both sponsored research and ability to publish in academic journals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference will be given to applicants with the ability to teach a PhD Seminar in Macroeconomics and the Managerial Economics course in the MBA program.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach six economics classes per 9-month academic year (3-3 load) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teach a PhD Seminar in Macroeconomics and the Managerial Economics course in the MBA program.
• Publish research suitable for acceptance in leading economics journals.
• Serve as the Director for the Institute for Economic Development and Real Estate Research and Division of Business and Economic Research.
• Perform appropriate service activities for the university as well as the local and professional communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree