"Assistant Professor of Economics, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026"

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Economics, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026

City: Galloway

State: New Jersey

Employment Type: Faculty Full-time

Description

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: School of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary Range: $76,486.40 - $87,954.55

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: Varies

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Stockton University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, beginning September 1, 2026. A Ph.D. in Economics is required, although advanced ABD candidates will be considered. We are open to applicants across all fields (JEL: A10), with a preference for behavioral economists (JEL: D91) who are open to interdisciplinary teaching with programs such as Psychology or Criminal Justice. Candidates should be prepared to teach macroeconomics and microeconomic theory at the introductory and intermediate levels, econometrics, and courses in their areas of specialization. The teaching load is three, 4-credit courses per semester. Candidates committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching are especially welcome to apply.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum; contribute to the University’s General Studies program; maintain an active research program with the potential to involve undergraduate students; participate actively in Program and University service; and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged economics community.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach three courses per semester (six per academic year) with demonstrated excellence, including core theory courses
• Contribute to the curriculum by offering elective courses aligned with one’s field of specialization to help grow and diversify the Economics major
• Serve as an effective advisor to undergraduate students
• Advance a productive agenda of scholarship and publication
• Actively participate in Program, School and/or University service

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. *ABD candidates will be considered.
• *NOTE: ABD candidates will be hired at the Instructor level until the doctoral degree is completed. Doctoral degree must be conferred within one (1) academic year of hire.*

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching economics effectively at multiple levels
• Expertise in behavioral economics (JEL: D91) with openness to interdisciplinary teaching in Psychology or Criminal Justice
• Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged economics community

Screening Information:

Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments, including a description of how your teaching and scholarship would enrich students’ educational experiences and support the University’s liberal arts mission
• A current curriculum vitae that highlights teaching experience and research activities, and includes any past service roles
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts
• A thoughtful, one-page teaching philosophy statement that reflects alignment with Stockton University’s mission
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (unedited course evaluations are strongly preferred)
• A one-page description of research plans that outlines your scholarly agenda, including potential to involve undergraduate students in research and any public scholarship that communicates your work to broader audiences
• Samples of scholarly or creative work (e.g. documents, video, etc.)