Teaching Assistant Professor – Career

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor in the School of Economic Sciences. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate economics courses with a 3/3 load, participate in advising, committee work, and cross-disciplinary activities.

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment on-site, with a salary range of $60,000 to $90,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and the mid-point placement. Ph.D. in Economics or related field required.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to access and opportunity in alignment with WSU’s land‑grant mission.
• Strong training in theory and quantitative methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach economics courses to undergraduate students with minimal research expectations.
• Advise students and supervise their research projects.
• Collaborate with faculty across related disciplines and participate in committees.
• Mentor undergraduate students and engage in outreach activities.

Skills

Strong teaching ability

Quantitative methods

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related discipline

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

November 15, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

158‑NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor – Career

Employee Type:

Faculty

Position Term:

9 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The School of Economics Sciences is dedicated to high quality teaching, research, outreach, and engagement. Our program provides students with the economic knowledge, quantitative tools, and communications skills necessary to secure professional positions in a wide range of industries and public organizations.

As a Teaching Assistant Professor with the School of Economic Sciences with the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) your primary responsibilities will be teaching 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. 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. You will also have opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and supervise their research projects.

Your teaching load will be three courses per semester (3/3), with 85% teaching, 5% research, and an additional 10% devoted to services.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month appointment position_._

This position works on-site the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA.

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.

• 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: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

About the School of Economic Sciences - https://ses.wsu.edu/
The School of Economic Sciences offers a highly rated PhD program in Economics and Agricultural Economics, an M.S. degree in Economics, a professionally oriented Master of Applied Economics, and an undergraduate program leading to B.S. and B.A. degrees (both in-person in Pullman and fully online) that can open doors to a wide variety of career paths.

The School is dedicated to high-quality teaching, research, outreach, and engagement. Students are taught by 30 full-time faculty members from many economic disciplines. The faculty and students are actively engaged in cutting-edge research. There is a strong tradition of excellence in applied econometric modeling.

About the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) - https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/
Department Name: School of Economic Sciences- SES
Location: Pullman, Washington

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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