Assistant Teaching Professor - Economics
About The Position
The Department of Economics in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning Fall 2026. This is a renewable appointment with the possibility of promotion to Associate Teaching Professor after six consecutive years of excellent performance. Associate Teaching Professors may, in turn, be promoted to Full Teaching Professor following six years of outstanding performance at the associate level. Position Overview: The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching and service in support of the department’s undergraduate programs and its growing number of majors. The teaching load is three courses per semester. This position does not include a research expectation. Teaching responsibilities will include delivering undergraduate courses, primarily Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Statistics. Candidates with the ability to teach electives in Public Economics, Industrial Organization, or Resource Economics are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to contribute substantially to the Department’s service activities. Examples of such service include advising undergraduate students, organizing enrichment and experiential activities for current majors, engaging in outreach both within and beyond the University (such as coordinating events, engaging with high schools and community colleges, and developing partnerships with community organizations). About the University and Department: The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a highly ranked R1 research university, located about 25 miles northwest of Boston. The Department of Economics is part of the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS) and currently has ten full-time faculty members. The Department offers a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Quantitative Economics, preparing students for careers in business, public policy, and data analytics. Faculty are committed to fostering inclusion and success for traditionally underrepresented groups in the field of Economics.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Economics at the time of application
- Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level
- Record of service to academic programs, student organizations, or community partnerships
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching introductory courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and/or Statistics
- Experience developing innovative or applied courses (e.g., electives in Public Economics, Industrial Organization, or Resource Economics)
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality teaching and service in support of the department’s undergraduate programs
- Deliver undergraduate courses, primarily Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, and Statistics
- Contribute substantially to the Department’s service activities such as advising undergraduate students, organizing enrichment and experiential activities for current majors, engaging in outreach both within and beyond the University (such as coordinating events, engaging with high schools and community colleges, and developing partnerships with community organizations)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
