Teaching Assistant Professor – Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Insurance package

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor – Career to teach economics to undergraduate students, with minimal research expectations and potential involvement in a Business Economics minor. The successful candidate will advise students, collaborate with faculty across disciplines, and participate in committees and instructional activities on the Pullman campus.

The appointment offers opportunities to mentor undergraduate researchers and contribute to the School

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or related discipline by date of hire.
• Demonstrated record of, or potential for, ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of education aligned with WSU’s land-grant mission.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Theoretical training

Quantitative methods

Communication skills

University teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on November 1, 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 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

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

Department Name: School of Economic Sciences- SES

Location: Pullman, Washington

Website: https://ses.wsu.edu/

Application Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application with 3 reference names and contact information, scanned photocopy of official transcripts, and a teaching statement appended to the letter of application
• Research Statement with 2 examples of your research appended to the research statement

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

Candidate Encouragement

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

Employment Eligibility

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Accessibility Statement

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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