"Instructor, Economics and Data Analytics (9 Mo, NTT)"

Instructor of Economics and Data Analytics

(9-month, Non-Tenure Track)

November 17, 2026

Samford University’s Brock School of Business invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Instructor within the Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis Department. This non-tenure track faculty position is a nine-month appointment that will begin in August 2026.

Applicants for this position must exhibit exemplary teaching skills with a commitment to academic excellence. The ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students and colleagues is expected. The normal teaching load for an instructor is 4 courses per semester. Summer teaching may also be available. Qualified candidates will hold an earned Master’s or Doctorate in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field from an institutionally accredited university. ABDs near completion will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with doctorates. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability and motivation to develop meaningful mentoring relationships with Brock School of Business students both inside and outside the classroom.

In the fall of 2015, Brock School of Business moved into a 75,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building that provides excellent space for faculty to interact with students, colleagues, and the regional business community. Brock School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, and hosts more than 1,000 students in its undergraduate, M.Acc. and M.B.A. programs.

For more information, please go to samford.edu/business.

Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford (samford.edu) is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools with 450 full-time faculty. Samford is ranked #3 in the nation for career preparation and #8 in the nation for student learning opportunities as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2026). The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue through January 15, 2026, with preference given to applications received by December 31, 2025. Application materials should include a cover letter outlining teaching and professional interests and expertise, curriculum vita, application for faculty position, faculty applicant Christian Mission Statement, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check.

“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf

“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx

Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
FACAPP@samford.edu
Subject: Instructor of Economics and Data

For questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Art Carden, Search Committee Chair, wcarden@samford.edu