Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position in the School of Economic Sciences (SES) on the Pullman campus. The successful candidate will teach economics to undergraduates, advise students, and supervise undergraduate research projects.

There is potential involvement in developing a Business Economics minor with strong faculty support. We seek a dynamic instructor with a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline by date of hire.
• Commitment to ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of the educational experience in alignment with WSU's land‑grant mission.
• Strong training in economic theory and quantitative methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach economics courses to undergraduate students with minimal research expectations.
• Advise students and mentor undergraduate research projects.
• Collaborate with faculty across related disciplines and participate in committees and instructional activities.
• Contribute to development of a Business Economics minor and engage with the SES on the Pullman campus.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

University teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related discipline

Job description

Available Title(s):
158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:
Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Employee Type:
Faculty

Position Term:
9 Month

The Opportunity

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach economics courses to undergraduate students, with minimal research expectations that may focus on teaching pedagogy or any field within economics. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of economics. This role also presents the possibility of contributing to the development of a Business Economics minor on the Pullman campus, with substantial support from colleagues and the broader university community. Additional duties include advising students, collaborating with faculty and staff across related disciplines, and actively participating in committees, instructional activities, and other initiatives within the School of Economic Sciences, the Pullman campus, and Washington State University. The position offers opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and supervise their research projects.

All career track appointments should align with current Washington Administrative Code Regulations (WAC 250-61-100). Suitable Qualifications are an appropriate earned degree and experience related to the position.

Annual Salary

$60,000 - $90,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation .

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences in alignment with WSU's land-grant mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of strong training in theory and applicable quantitative methods
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the university level

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship or May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus

https://ses.wsu.edu/

Area/College:
College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences - CAHNRS

Department Name:
School of Economic Sciences- SES

Location:
Pullman, Washington

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

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