Teaching Assistant Professor of Economics
About The Position
The Sam M. Walton College of Business invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. This 9-month teaching professor position has a four-course teaching requirement each semester (12 credit hours per semester), with a potential mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. Teaching responsibilities for this position will involve a mix of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics courses at the undergraduate level. The expected start date for the position is August 10, 2026. The appointment is potentially renewable and the salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected, consistent with the responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty as defined by the academic department.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Economics (not ABD)
- Experience in teaching Economics
- Demonstrated record of excellent and innovative teaching (candidate should furnish evidence about such activities in the form of a teaching statement or portfolio.)
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or an interest in both face-to-face and online course delivery
- Currently, or able to qualify as, Practice Academics as defined by AACSB standards (PhD, committed to the teaching mission, some interest in research)
- Commitment to continued scholarly or professional engagement activity
Responsibilities
- Teach four courses each semester (12 credit hours per semester).
- Teach a mix of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics courses at the undergraduate level.
- Provide high-quality instruction and support student learning through regular on-campus presence.
- Participate in departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success.
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
