Assistant Professor in Economics

The Department of Finance and Economics in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position, specializing in health economics, environmental economics, behavioral economics, or applied econometrics, to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate economics courses at our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Candidates must have an interest in applying innovative and rigorous analytical approaches to interesting real-world problems in economics.

About Texas State University and the McCoy College of Business
Located in San Marcos, Texas—between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor—Texas State University is a vibrant, nationally recognized research university serving more than 40,000 students in over 200 degree programs. As a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University: High Research Activity (R2), Texas State ranks among the top 20% nationally in research expenditures and is rapidly progressing toward Carnegie R1 status. We are proud to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and to be recognized for supporting a large population of first-generation students.

The McCoy College of Business is a cornerstone of Texas State’s academic excellence. Accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting — a distinction held by fewer than 200 institutions worldwide — the college enrolls nearly 6,000 students and has a global alumni network of more than 46,000 graduates.

McCoy College was recently recognized as among the Top 30 public Undergraduate Business Schools in the nation by Poets & Quants (2025), underscoring its growing reputation for excellence in both teaching and student outcomes.

With centers such as the Center for Banking and Financial Services, Center for Family Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Professional Sales, McCoy College offers fertile ground for research, teaching, and community impact. Faculty benefit from a collegial atmosphere, applied research opportunities, and access to a talented and motivated student body in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States.

About the Department of Finance and Economics
The Department of Finance and Economics is one of five departments in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. With more than 40 faculty members, it is a large, multidisciplinary academic unit committed to innovative teaching, impactful research, and student success. Faculty expertise spans investments, corporate finance, financial derivatives, banking, economics, and business law.

The department offers Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics and a STEM-designated Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance and Economics, which equips students with advanced skills in econometrics, data analytics, and financial modeling. In addition, the department contributes extensively to McCoy College’s MBA programs and supports the newly launched Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

Students benefit from rich experiential learning opportunities, including the T. Paul Bulmahn Research and Trading Lab, industry engagement through student organizations, and direct connections to practitioners via the Center for Banking and Financial Services, which is housed within the department.

Faculty thrive in a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, while shaping the next generation of business and community leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics from an accredited university by the time of appointment.
• Specialization in health economics, environmental economics, behavioral economics or applied econometrics.
• Strong potential for publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong potential for superior teaching effectiveness at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of quality teaching.
• Expertise in advanced econometric estimation methods.
• Publications in refereed journals.
• Current and/or past external grant support.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date: 11/01/2025
Open Until Filled? No

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54208 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.