"Economics and Finance (Economics), Tenure-Track Faculty"

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Job Title: Economics and Finance (Economics), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department: Economics and Finance

University Expectation: MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary: The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function: The Department of Economics and Finance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#113170) in Economics at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct research in the following areas of economics: applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, labor economics, industrial organization, international economics, and related fields.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.

Required Education: A terminal degree in economics is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables: Applicants with the following will receive special consideration: ability to teach in multiple areas of economics, experience with data analysis software (e.g., Stata, R, Python), demonstrated commitment to student engagement, holding or pursuing professional certifications such as the NABE Certified Business Economist (CBE®) credential, and relevant applied or policy experience.

Documents Needed to Apply: To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants: For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Michael Roach at Michael.Roach@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty, 13 paid University holidays, Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Retirement plans, Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans, Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents. Click here for additional information.

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu. Application Review Date: 11/05/2025. Advertisement Opened: 10/06/2025 02:30 PM CST.