Assistant Professor of Economics

Northern; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach a range of introductory and upper-division economics courses, advise students, and engage in scholarly activity relevant to the region.

We seek an economist with a practical approach to economic reasoning and a commitment to mentoring undergraduates, with preferred experience in agricultural economics connections to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field by start of appointment; ABD candidates encouraged to apply.
• Ability to teach core economics courses effectively at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or a clear plan for continued research.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor students and maintain an active program of scholarly activity.
• Contribute service to the School, university, profession, and community.
• Involve undergraduates in applied projects and connect course material with regional economic issues.

Skills

Teaching ability

Scholarly activity

Student mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Economics

Northern State University

Posting Number: F01975P

DepartmentL NSU-Finance & Economics

Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen

Posting Text:

Northern State University's School of Business is acceptingapplications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor ofEconomics beginning in Fall 2027.

We seek an economist who will engage students in the practical useof economic reasoning and evidence. Candidates with interests inapplied economics are especially encouraged. Expertise inagricultural economics would be valuable to our students and regionbut is not required.

Teaching and Faculty Responsibilities

The core teaching assignment includes Principles of Microeconomicsand Principles of Macroeconomics, along with International Tradeand International Finance on a rotating basis. Depending on thecandidate's expertise and program needs, there may also beopportunities to teach Business Statistics, Business Analytics I orII, and upper-level electives in economics or related areas. Thetypical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, with coursesoffered in face-to-face and online formats.

The successful candidate will advise and mentor students, maintainan active program of scholarship appropriate to a tenure-trackappointment, and contribute service to the School, university,profession, and community. Faculty have opportunities to involveundergraduates in applied projects and to connect course materialwith economic issues relevant to the region and beyond.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, ora closely related field by the start of the appointment. ABDcandidates who expect to complete their degree before then areencouraged to apply.
• Ability or demonstrated potential to teach the core economicscourses effectively at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or a clear plan for continuedresearch.

Preferred Qualifications

• An appliedresearch agenda that connects economic analysis to business,policy, agriculture, or other real-world questions.
• Teaching or research experience in our high-growth programsincluding finance and agricultural business.
• Preparation to teach statistics, business analytics, orupper-level electives that complement School of Businessprograms.

Posting Date: 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 11/15/2026

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