Assistant Professor of Economics

University of Richmond

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About The Position

The Department of Economics in the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Economics to begin in the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidate must have a research field in health economics, with expertise in (applied) econometrics and/or computational economics. The course load is five courses for the year, such as Health Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, and Computational Economics, with one or two preps each semester. Applicants should have teaching experience as a sole instructor, not as a teaching assistant. The Economics Department is ranked #5 in research out of 196 liberal arts colleges in the U.S., according to IDEAS-RePec. Support for junior faculty includes funding for travel and summer research, and a research leave following a successful mid-term review.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics required by the time of appointment.
• Research field in health economics.
• Expertise in applied econometrics and/or computational economics.
• Teaching experience as a sole instructor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Publications in relevant academic journals.
• Experience in curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year, including Health Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, and Computational Economics.
• Prepare course materials and syllabi for each course.
• Provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, including numerical course evaluations.
• Articulate teaching philosophy, interests, and future goals in a teaching statement.
• Commit to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies.

Benefits

• Funding for travel and summer research.
• Research leave following a successful mid-term review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees