Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics

Furman University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Economics beginning August 1, 2027. The department welcomes candidates across economics, with a preference for macroeconomics or financial economics.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per academic year and supervise student research and advising. Furman is a private liberal arts college emphasizing teaching and mentorship.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or a closely related field by Aug 1, 2027 is required.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, and research is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per academic year.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to curriculum development.
• Collaborate across programs and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Research

Education

PhD in Economics or closely related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor ofEconomics

The Department of Economics at Furman University invitesapplications for a tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2027.We encourage applications from candidates in any field ofeconomics, with preference for candidates in the areas ofmacroeconomics or financial economics.

We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence inteaching, student advising, and research in a liberal artsenvironment. The department offers majors in Economics,Finance-Economics, and Mathematics-Economics. Faculty contributeacross the department's course offerings in addition to teachingcourses in their areas of expertise. The teaching responsibility isfive courses per academic year. We are interested in hiring facultymembers with diverse perspectives who will foster innovation in ourcurriculum and provide a rich and varied educational experience forour students. A PhD in economics or a closely related field byAugust 1, 2027 is required.

Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciencescollege. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars whomentor undergraduate students within a campus community that valuesand encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our commitment tostudents, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualizedfour-year pathway facilitated by a team of mentors and infused witha rich and varied set of high-impact experiences outside theclassroom that include undergraduate research, study away,internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities toengage across differences.

Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

Applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled, and later applications may be considered if the search remains active. Questions can be directed to the chair of the Department ofEconomics, Dr. Jessica Hennessey, at [e-mail].

About Furman: Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusivecommunity through excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship,and programming. We believe that cultural understanding,inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse areessential components of a transformative undergraduateeducation.

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculumbuilt on a substantial general education program, featuringtraditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio ofdisciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study.Additionally, we have established and continue to develop variousinitiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such asOn Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center forInterpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facinginstitutes.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work withstudents from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman'scommitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's richlearning culture.

Furman is located in Greenville, SC, one of the fastest growingcities in the Southeast. Greenville has a thriving downtown,excellent schools, and a vibrant international community. It iswithin a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte, andAtlanta.