Assistant Professor of Economics

Maryland Connect; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Economics at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Economics and Public Sector Economics, starting January or August 2027. The position emphasizes research and teaching in health policy, taxation, and public finance within the Franklin P.

Perdue School of Business. The successful candidate will teach principles and intermediate microeconomics, develop new electives, mentor undergraduates, and contribute to AACSB accreditation

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or ABD with clear completion timeline
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of undergraduate teaching effectiveness
• Research pipeline with publications or working papers in progress
• Interest in developing applied, policy-relevant electives

Responsibilities

• Teach principles and intermediate microeconomics.
• Maintain an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• Mentor undergraduate research and capstone projects; contribute to service.

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102045 Assistant Professor of Economics (Open)

Department:

SU Economics Department, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

07-22-2026

Close Date:

$105,000 - $117,000

Job Description:

Assistant Professor of Economics

Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

Department of Economics

Salisbury University | Salisbury, Maryland

The Department of Economics in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Economics, beginning in January or August 2027. We seek colleagues whose research and teaching will strengthen our growing undergraduate programs and contribute to the intellectual life of a collegial, student-focused department.

Position

Health Economics and Public Sector Economics.

We are seeking an economist whose primary research focus lies in health economics, public economics, or the intersection of both. Relevant areas of expertise include healthcare markets, health policy evaluation, the economics of aging, health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, taxation, government expenditure, social insurance, and state and local public finance. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive — candidates working on related topics are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidates will be expected to teach principles and intermediate microeconomics and develop one or more new electives that bring fresh applied topics to our curriculum.

Responsibilities

The position carries a standard teaching load of 3-3 across our undergraduate programs, an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications, mentoring of undergraduate research and capstone projects, and service to the department, school, university, and profession. Faculty are expected to contribute to the Perdue School’s AACSB accreditation through sustained intellectual contributions.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, or completed by the appointment start date (ABD candidates with a clear completion timeline will be considered)
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research in the relevant field
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level
• A research pipeline appropriate to a candidate’s career stage, with publications or working papers in progress
• Interest in developing applied, policy-relevant electives that engage students
• Ability to work with data and modern econometric or computational tools

About the Department, School, and University

The Department of Economics is part of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, an AACSB-accredited business school. The department offers a Business Economics (BS) major, as well as an Economics (BA) major within the Perdue School, and supports the school’s broader undergraduate and MBA programs. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate with the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), the school’s applied research and outreach center.

Salisbury University is a public regional comprehensive university and member of the University System of Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Atlantic beaches. SU is consistently recognized as one of the top public regional universities in the North.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a range of $105,000–$117,000. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.