"Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics & Statistics"

The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics and Statistics position beginning August 2026. Review of Applications will begin January 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Duties: Teach seated and online graduate and undergraduate courses in economics and quantitative analysis/statistics, such as principles of microeconomics, managerial economics, economics for decision-making, statistics and analysis, and business analytics. The candidate is expected to maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) standards by producing scholarly research that leads to publications in refereed journals, advising students, serving on various committees at the college and university levels, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in economics or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent institution with the ability to teach economics and some finance and/or statistics courses. ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered. Preferred consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate relevant teaching experience at the university level and/or the ability to make scholarly contributions through refereed journal publications and other intellectual activities. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to the value of all members of the SAU community, to excellence in interpersonal behaviors, and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.

The Rankin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International and offers BBA, MBA, and MSBA degrees in on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities. Southern Arkansas University is the fastest-growing university in Arkansas, located in Magnolia, in the southwestern part of the state.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current vitae, and a list of three references with contact information to HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University, MSC 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Non-listed references may be contacted. AA/EOE