Assistant​/Associate Professor - Economics - Tenure Track

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Contact information for three references
• Unofficial or official copy of graduate transcript
• One writing sample or sample publication

Posting Summary

College

College Of Arts And Sciences

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department Economics

Posting Number

Posting Number F288P

Job Type

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade I30/I20

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

The Department of Economics at Western Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at either the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank in Economics, with a specialization in Behavioral Economics.

• Maintain a research agenda in behavioral economics-related topics.
• Provide effective instruction to undergraduate and graduate students across behavioral. economics and behavioral economics-related courses.
• Support the success of a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop new curricula and course offerings.
• Contribute to department, college and university committees.

• Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution, awarded by August 15, 2026.
• Record of effective undergraduate teaching in economics or a closely related field.
• Record of active research activity in behavioral economics or a closely related field.

• Background that includes teaching behavioral economics courses or behavioral-related courses at the undergraduate level, as well as an MA-level behavioral economics course.
• Capability of teaching MA-level macroeconomics and/or undergraduate courses in microeconomics fields complementary to behavioral economics, including (but not limited to) labor, health, and environmental economics.
• Established record of interdisciplinary research, as the department jointly manages a Behavioral Economics minor with the WMU Department of Psychology.
• Documented history of promoting student engagement, success, and achievement.
• Exhibited ability to implement AI or other emerging technologies in the classroom.

This is an academic-year position, with the possibility of Summer instructional assignments for additional compensation. The start date is August 15, 2026.

Go to:
wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty for benefits and other information.

Compensation:
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. Opportunities exist to teach in summer for additional compensation.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Portfolio
• Transcripts
• Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

• Optional documents list (none specified)

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.