Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

Division: College of Business

Department: Economics and Finance

Number of hours per week: 37.5

Days to be worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Job Type: Full-Time

Campus: Avon Williams / Main Campus

Position Number: 004440

Job Description

The Department of Economics and Finance at Tennessee State University (an HBCU and land-grant institution) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics. The appointment will begin in Spring 2026.

We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics, engage in scholarly research leading to publication, advise students, participate in curriculum development, and provide service to the department, college, university, and the broader community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics.
• Maintain an active and productive research agenda, resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Advise and mentor students academically and professionally.
• Engage in curriculum development and program assessment activities.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Support efforts to recruit and retain students within the Economics and Finance programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster interdisciplinary research and external partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research and/or teaching interests aligned with applied economics, development economics, financial economics, public policy, or data analytics.
• Evidence of prior teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Experience using technology in teaching (such as online, hybrid, etc.).
• Experience or strong interest in mentoring students and supporting student success initiatives.
• Ability to contribute to efforts to expand diversity and inclusion within the field of economics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics or Applied Economics from an AACSB-accredited university (ABD candidates will be considered, but the degree must be awarded by the start date).
• Evidence of potential for high-quality research and scholarly publications.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
• Ability to teach core and elective courses in economics (such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and specialized topics).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to working effectively with a diverse student population, including first-generation college students and underrepresented minorities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions that require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree, and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. An official transcript will be needed upon hiring. In the “Other” section of documentations, please provide the following:

• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement

You will be required to provide the names and contact information of three references during the application process for this posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using the contact information you provided.

Important Dates

Open Date: 08-29-2025

Close Date: 09-29-2025

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/9750

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