"Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Business, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus"

Responsibilities:

The appointed candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, carrying a standard load of 12 credits per semester during the fall and spring terms. In addition to delivering high-quality instruction, the faculty member is expected to maintain an active program of research and scholarship, contributing to publications, conferences, and the broader academic community. The role includes advising and mentoring undergraduate students in their academic and professional development. The successful candidate will also participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, curriculum development, and accreditation activities. This is a nine-month, in-person teacher-scholar track position beginning in August 2026.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a PhD in Economics. ABD applicants will considered if the degree will be completed by August 2026.

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively and maintain an active research agenda. Candidates must also show the ability to work with diverse populations and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Ideal applicants will bring professional work experience from the business sector, with preference given to candidates with experience in or exposure to the health care industry, along with prior university-level teaching experience and evidence of excellence in pedagogy and curriculum development. A record of scholarly publications, conference presentations, or funded research projects is strongly valued. Additional strengths include an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with professional associations in economics or related fields. Candidates who integrate innovative teaching methods—including technology-enhanced and experiential approaches—and who demonstrate a commitment to advancing the mission of Thomas Jefferson University by blending academic rigor with real-world application, particularly in health care–related contexts, will be especially competitive.

Application Procedures:

Interested candidates should submit their on-line application/CV http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html in the search box enter Job ID: REQ-0021585

As part of the application process it is also needed to submit cover letter and CV to Sophia Harris (sophia.harris@jefferson)

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.