Tenure-Track Economics Assistant Professor (Teaching Focus)

JMU Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Economics Department beginning Fall 2027, preferably with a specialization in Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, Energy, or Public Economics. The Department has 21 full-time faculty and supports strong undergraduate teaching and research.

The teaching load is typically 3 courses per term with two preparations; ABD candidates considered if defense by Aug 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required; strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Productive research agenda and evidence of scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach a typical load of 3 courses per term with two preparations per semester.
• Willingness to teach introductory economics; natural resources economics desirable.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Undergraduate teaching

Scholarly research agenda

Teaching effectiveness

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Economics Department beginning Fall 2027, preferably with a specialization in Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, Energy, or Public Economics. The Department has 21 full-time faculty and supports strong undergraduate teaching and research.

The teaching load is typically 3 courses per term with two preparations; ABD candidates considered if defense by Aug 1, 2027.