Assistant Professor of Economics

Bucknell University; Linntown (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Retirement plan 10% employer

Tuition remission for employees and琀я

Wellness program

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Gym membership

Bucknell ID card

Job summary

Bucknell University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2027, specializing in current heterodox approaches. The search welcomes candidates from any research field who will help expand the department’s curriculum, including AI economics, ecological economics, complexity economics, and macroeconomics.

The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics by the start of the appointment.
• Expertise in heterodox economics and commitment to inclusive teaching.
• Proven ability to teach undergraduate courses and contribute to scholarly work.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year, including intermediate macroeconomics.
• Offer electives from a heterodox perspective.
• Advise students and participate in service activities.
• Contribute to department, university, and professional service.
• Teach courses in the college core and interdisciplinary offerings.

Skills

Heterodox economics

Undergraduate teaching

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in economics by start

Job description

Position Title:Assistant Professor of EconomicsPosition Type:Full timeLocation:100 Academic West BuildingCategories:Faculty ExemptJob Summary:Bucknell University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2027, specializing in current heterodox approaches. The position is open to candidates in any research field, with particular interest in scholars working in emerging areas that would expand the department’s curriculum, including the economics of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, ecological economics, complexity economics, and macroeconomics.Job Duties:Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics by the start of the appointment. Candidates in the final stages of completing their Ph.D. will be considered. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in heterodox economics, excellence in undergraduate teaching, and the potential for a strong program of scholarship.The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, including intermediate macroeconomics and electives from a heterodox perspective, and will advise students as well as participate in departmental, university, or professional service. Additional teaching may include introductory economics, and coursesin the college core curriculum, including interdisciplinary courses.The department is committed to pluralism in economics. We value teaching and scholarship that expose students to multiple intellectual, methodological, social, and global perspectives. We welcome candidates who demonstrate excellence in student-centered teaching, support students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and value collaboration and interdisciplinarity.To apply, visit careers.bucknell.edu. The application should include:A cover letterA curriculum vitaA teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations and syllabi if available, and descriptions of efforts to support students from a wide variety of backgrounds in an inclusive manner.A research statement and research sampleOfficial graduate school transcriptsThree letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted separately to the website.Please combine all items into a single PDF file before submitting.Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Questions may be directed to Professor Geoff Schneider at [e-mail] role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad.Benefits:Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):Flexible scheduling options determined by role;Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance optionsAn outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentivesA myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID cardTo learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)Inclusive Excellence:Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail].