Tenure-Track Economist—Education Policy & School Choice

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis, with a preferred start date of August 2027, but as early as January 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate economics courses, maintaining an active research agenda focused on Economics of Education

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Economics or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• Evidence of ability to conduct scholarly research related to economics, education policy, school choice, or related areas.
• Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Economics.
• Maintain an active research agenda in Economics, particularly in Economics of Education, with emphasis on school choice.
• Conduct policy-relevant research.
• Pursue external funding opportunities.
• Engage in service activities that support the department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Grant writing

Education policy

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Job description

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis, with a preferred start date of August 2027, but as early as January 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate economics courses, maintaining an active research agenda focused on Economics of Education