"Assistant Professor of Economics (Tenure Track)"

The Department of Economics and Data Analytics at Berry College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Economics in the Campbell School of Business, with a start date of August 2026. We seek a versatile and student-centered economist to join our department in a tenure-track role that blends teaching excellence, mentoring, and curricular innovation. This position offers the opportunity to teach upper-level courses in economic development, risk and insurance, financial markets, or the history of economic thought, while also contributing to foundational and quantitative instruction that supports the economics, business, and broader College curricula.

The AACSB-Accredited Campbell School of Business is known for its close-knit community of faculty, staff, and students, its emphasis on experiential learning, and its integration of business education with Berry's broader mission. Faculty benefit from small class sizes that allow creativity and deep student engagement, a collaborative teaching environment, and opportunities to mentor students through research, internships, and Berry's LifeWorks program.

The successful candidate will also maintain an active research agenda with publications in peer-reviewed journals, and the inclusion of students in advancing that research agenda is both supported and encouraged. All faculty members at Berry have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including summer research grants, support for conference travel, and teaching workshops and seminars. Faculty at Berry are also expected to be engaged in department and college activities and to contribute to the vitality of campus and professional communities.

Requirements: Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Economics or a closely related field by the start date.

Additional Information: ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experiences and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors.

Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business, physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome and can be directed to employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission and values; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; complete teaching evaluations (as available); a research sample; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on October 15th and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Prof. E. Frank Stephenson, at efstephenson@berry.edu.