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Academic West Building
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Economics
Position Type:
Full time
Location:
100 Academic West Building
Categories:
Faculty Exempt
Job Summary:
Bucknell University's Department of Economics invites applications
for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1,
2027, specializing in current heterodox approaches. The position is
open to candidates in any research field, with particular interest
in scholars working in emerging areas that would expand the
department's curriculum, including the economics of artificial
intelligence and digital transformation, ecological economics,
complexity economics, and macroeconomics.
Job Duties:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics by the start of the
appointment. Candidates in the final stages of completing their
Ph.D. will be considered. Applicants should demonstrate expertise
in heterodox economics, excellence in undergraduate teaching, and
the potential for a strong program of scholarship.
The successful candidate will teach five courses per year,
including intermediate macroeconomics and electives from a
heterodox perspective, and will advise students as well as
participate in departmental, university, or professional service.
Additional teaching may include introductory economics, and
courses
in the college core curriculum, including interdisciplinary
courses.
The department is committed to pluralism in economics. We value
teaching and scholarship that expose students to multiple
intellectual, methodological, social, and global perspectives. We
welcome candidates who demonstrate excellence in student-centered
teaching, support students from a wide range of backgrounds and
experiences, and value collaboration and interdisciplinarity.
To apply, visit careers.bucknell.edu. The application should
include:
- A cover letter
- A curriculum vita
- A teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching
philosophy, course evaluations and syllabi if available, and
descriptions of efforts to support students from a wide variety of
backgrounds in an inclusive manner.
A research statement and research sample
Official graduate school transcripts
Three letters of recommendation are required and must be
submitted separately to the website.
Please combine all items into a single PDF file before
submitting.
Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full
consideration. Questions may be directed to Professor Geoff
Schneider at Geoff.Schneider@bucknell.edu.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with
University policy. At this time, the University is only able to
provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in
the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1,
J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B
petitions for candidates residing abroad.
Benefits:
Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base
salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not
limited to):
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term
disability insurance options
- An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement
plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
- Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are
eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally,
full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition
remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for
various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time
benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher
education will be applied to waiting periods.
- A comprehensive employee wellness program including program
incentives
- A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an
employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the
power of your Bucknell ID card
To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click
here! (*Eligibility
criteria and waiting periods may apply.)
Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces
diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will
contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of
a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to
value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity
brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not
discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or
activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,
age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity
and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status,
military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-Verify
Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and
Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the
federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that
you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify
requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture &
Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email
hr@bucknell.edu.
To apply, visit https://bucknell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Academic-West-Building/Assistant-Professor-of-Economics_R0000002915.
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