Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

Universities of Wisconsin • Superior, WI

1d • $70,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics. The school is seeking an individual who will provide excellent undergraduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching, and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s business programs. This is a 100% appointment as Instructional Academic Staff, with a terminal (fixed term) 9-month appointment for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position requires an on-campus presence and involves instructing 12 credits or their equivalent per semester in on-campus Economics courses, primarily in Macroeconomics. The role also includes a commitment to building community among students and faculty within SBE and the university, completing required trainings and professional development, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Earned Master’s degree or ABD status in Economics
• Instructor of record for at least one semester teaching Economics in-person at the university level.
• Must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment.
• Application includes only one attachment field; upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.
• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
• At least one (1) recent teaching evaluation or at least one (1) piece of other evidence of quality teaching.
• Please combine documents where appropriate.
• Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct.
• References will be asked to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
• Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Nice To Haves

• ABD status or completed PhD in Economics
• At least two years of classroom instruction at university level
• Experience using a variety of teaching methods in classroom
• Experience and commitment to continued professional development in best practices in teaching and learning

Responsibilities

• Instruction of 12 credits or their equivalent per semester in on-campus Economics courses, primarily in Macroeconomics.
• Committed to building community among students and faculty within SBE and the university.
• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level