Visiting Assistant Professor Of Economics

Job Summary

Bucknell University's Department of Economics invites interested candidates to apply for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in economics, beginning in the fall semester of 2026. The successful candidate will be capable of teaching courses in intermediate macroeconomics and heterodox economics, along with the possibility of teaching an economics course in their field or fields of expertise.

The teaching load for this position is six courses per academic year. Bucknell University sponsors a range of activities to support the development of all of its faculty, including a Teaching and Learning Center that offers workshops on best teaching practices for undergraduate students. The department supports visiting faculty via mentoring, sharing of course materials, and job search assistance. We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research will contribute to the department's commitment to pluralism, diversity, and academic excellence.

Bucknell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

By the start date of the position, August 2026, candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or be ABD in Economics. For additional information and to apply, please go to careers.bucknell.edu.

Completed applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and syllabi if available), official graduate school transcripts.

During the review/interview process, applicants will be requested to submit contact information for three professional references so that letters of recommendation may be obtained.

Review of applications will begin on March 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.