Economics - Assistant Professor

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus.Job DescriptionThe Jack Welch College of Business & Technology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant faculty position in the Economics program starting August 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and forward-thinking academic community at a university that values both teaching excellence and scholarship. The teaching load is 3-3, and the field of expertise is flexible, with a particular interest in candidates specializing in applied macroeconomics. Candidates with a background in applied microeconomics will also be considered. As a faculty member, you will primarily teach principles and upper-level undergraduate economics courses in applied econometrics, microeconomics or macroeconomics and / or your field of specialization.The ideal candidate will possess : Excitement about creating meaningful learning experiences and engaging students in both theory and practice.A Ph.D. in Economics is required (ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion is expected by August 2025).Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.Clear potential for high quality contributions to academic scholarship.At Sacred Heart University, we take pride in our student-centered approach, emphasizing critical thinking, real-world applications, active student engagement, and preparing students for successful careers after college. You will be joining a close-knit faculty committed to excellence in education and actively contributing to scholarship in economics.DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED : Qualified candidates are requested to electronically submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of courses taught (if any), contact information for three referees (final candidates will be required to provide letters), a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any), a statement of current research, and a sample research paper.Application materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart University's online application process. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Jennifer Trudeau-Tham (trudeauj@sacredheart.edu)About the Jack Welch College of Business & TechnologySHU’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is AACSB-accredited and enrolls over 2,000 students. It is housed on SHU’s West Campus, approximately one mile from the main campus. Opened in the Fall 2019, in the former world headquarters of General Electric, the campus includes state-of-the-art labs, equipment, and studios to support research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, financial computation, machine learning, augmented reality / virtual reality, and e-game design.The Welch College offers undergraduate degrees in Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Sports Management, Fashion Marketing, Marketing, Financial Technology & Analytics and Business Analytics. The Welch College’s School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science / Information Technology, Game Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. The college offers a number of Master’s degree programs, which include our flagship MBA, MS in Accounting, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance and Investment Management, MS HR Management, MS Digital Marketing, and the Doctorate in Business Administration (Finance). Additionally, the SCSE offers Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.#J-18808-Ljbffr