Assistant Professor of Economics

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Economics

Department

Economics and Finance - 22250

Pay Grade

Job Category

Faculty

Job Summary

The Department of Economics and Finance in the College of Business and Technology at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics (a 9-month faculty position). Course responsibilities include teaching undergraduate Econometrics, Macro / Micro Principles of Economics, and Quantitative Methods.

The anticipated teaching load is eighteen hours per year and may include spring, summer, and fall semesters. The successful candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activity. The college is fully accredited by AACSB International.

The chosen candidate is expected to teach economics courses, depending on the department's needs and the research experience of the candidate. Other responsibilities include sustaining an appropriate level of research, maintaining office hours, participating in service obligations, and performing other related duties as assigned.

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https : / / www.etsu.edu / human-resources / benefits / .

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

Disclaimer : The Job Summary intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics, ABD considered (or nearing completion)

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00900P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?

Open Date

02 / 14 / 2025

Close Date

03 / 24 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for review (unofficial transcripts or a copy of the transcript is acceptable for application purposes). Official transcripts may be required upon hire.
• When filling out the ETSU online application, applicants will provide the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 professional references, which may initiate an electronic reference letter request and also will indicate the candidate's approval for the search committee to contact those references. We recommend you contact references before submitting their information to insure the reference is willing and able to complete the reference process, and that you double-check all email addresses before submitting them (they cannot be corrected, once entered). Human Resources cannot edit or add additional references once you have completed the application process.
• All applications must be submitted on ETSU's eJobs site to be considered. - https : / / jobs.etsu.edu / postings / 30574