"Assistant/Associate Professor in Economics"

Job Summary

Job ID 289355
Position # 20010294
James M Hull College of Business at Augusta University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Economics at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, with an anticipated employment start date of August 1, 2026. The selected candidate must have a demonstrated capability or potential in developing discipline relevant peer-reviewed intellectual contributions are required. About 40% of the workload will be dedicated to research and faculty development. Course load will be 2-3 courses per semester term, or about 50% of the workload. Candidates should be prepared to deliver courses online, as hybrid online/face-to-face, and face-to-face with a strong preference for candidates who can combine these approaches in an assigned section.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction 50%

• Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and coursework on topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and public policy.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, exams, and grading rubrics.
• Hold office hours to support students academically.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects or theses.

Research and Scholarship 40%

• Conduct original research in their area(s) of specialization.
• Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and working papers.
• Present research at academic conferences and seminars.
• Seek and manage research funding through grants and proposals.

Departmental and University Service 10%

• Serve on academic committees (e.g., hiring, curriculum development, admissions).
• Participate in faculty meetings and institutional planning.
• Contribute to accreditation or program assessment process.
• Participate in professional organizations and economics associations.
• Stay up to date with developments in the field.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Economics, or a closely related field. Demonstrated capability or potential in developing discipline relevant peer-reviewed intellectual contributions is required. Equally important is the demonstrated capability or potential for teaching excellence within the discipline.
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member
Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.
Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website.

College/Department Information

The mission of the Hull College of Business is to deliver high-quality programs of instruction, to engage primarily in applied research, and to address workforce development needs. We impact our regional community through interdisciplinary activities and achieve our mission by developing business professionals through experiential learning, community engagement, and career development activities. Developing exceptional business professionals through experiential learning and community engagement who make a positive impact on local and global business communities.

Location

Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904