"Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics"

Job Description

University of Puget Sound

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
Job ID: 8606
Location: Economics

Faculty Posting Details

Appointment:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, full-time, to begin Fall semester 2026.

Responsibilities:
Standard teaching assignment is three courses per semester. Teaching duties will include sections of introductory economics and upper-level courses in areas of the applicant's expertise. While all fields are acceptable, preference will be given to applicants who can teach in Macroeconomics or Econometrics.

JEL Classification: 00 - Default (any field); A1 - General Economics; C1 - Econometrics; E - Macroeconomics

Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or ABD) in Economics.

Application Deadline:
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than March 1, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits:
Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries for 2025-2026 begin at $83,576 annualized for an Assistant Professor without a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time postdoctoral teaching through $94,086 annualized based on experience.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: Summary of 2026 Benefits for Faculty Members.pdf

Required Documents:
Applicants submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Teaching statement
• Teaching evaluations
• Diversity Statement (see prompt below)
• Contact Information for 3 References. You will be prompted to enter the contact information for three (3) reference providers. The system will automatically email these reference providers to request a letter.

Note: In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.

Applicant's Diversity Statement:
As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In their diversity statement, applicants should reflect on how they will advance the values articulated in the University Diversity Statement in all aspects of their future work as faculty and members of the university community.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment