2026-27 Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in macroeconomics/financial economics for the 2026-27 academic year. Employment will begin August 1, 2026.

Qualifications: Candidates must have graduated from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants are expected to have earned a PhD in Economics or be an ABD with expected completion by August 1, 2026. Candidates with a Master’s degree possessing exceptional professional or teaching experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities: The individual hired into this position will be asked to teach a 4-4 load including introductory economics, statistics, intermediate macroeconomics, and international finance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Nine-month appointment
• Salary Range: 79-82K, and based on experience
• The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• An overview of IWU benefits can be found here.

About IWU: Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a nationally ranked, small, private undergraduate liberal arts university with highly selective admission criteria and a tradition of teaching excellence emphasizing the integration of the liberal arts and professional education. We are located in Bloomington, IL, a metro area of 190,000 people, which is about a two or three hour drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. We are strongly committed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.

About the IWU Economics Department: The Department of Economics, which resides in the School of Business and Economics, is committed to excellence in undergraduate education and providing students with the tools to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. IWU graduates are widely respected for their critical-thinking, communication skills, and leadership potential.

To Apply:

Please submit the following as separate .pdf attachments to sobe@iwu.edu:

1. a cover letter addressing qualifications, including scholarly achievement and plans for future scholarly work; teaching philosophy, experience, and aspirations; and service to relevant disciplines, institutions, and/or communities;
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. a statement that addresses how your philosophy and practice have contributed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds and notes how you would collaborate at IWU to embrace a wide range of experiences and viewpoints.

Questions may be directed to Bryan C. McCannon, Dean, School of Business and Economics at bmccanno@iwu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately with a first priority review date of March 1, 2026; position to start August 1, 2026 and is open until filled. The final candidate will need to pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.