Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics

Duties And Responsibilities

The Pittsburg State University Kelce College of Business (KCOB) invites applications for a tenure‑earning economics faculty position in the Undergraduate School of Business with additional responsibilities within the College’s Business and Economics Research Center (BERC). Contract length is 10‑month per calendar year.

50% Professorial Duties (Essential)

• Regularly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for the KCOB. Annual course load and assignments are determined by the college Dean in consultation with the BERC Director and the KCOB Faculty Chair.
• Engages in ongoing scholarly activity and produces output appropriate to maintain a Scholarly Academic AACSB Faculty Qualification as outlined in the KCOB “Faculty Qualifications and Engagement Criteria.”
• Mentors students, actively participates in professional organizations, and provides service to the university, college, and community. Service duties may include advising student organizations, participating in recruitment and retention efforts, and supporting other college and university initiatives.

50% Conduct Local and Regional Economic Forecasting (Essential)

Carries out economic forecasting and applied regional research to support community and regional economic development across Pittsburg State University’s primary service area.

Specific Duties May Include

• Develop, construct, and maintain econometric models for the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area and the Southeast Kansas Region.
• Construct quarterly, annual, and long‑run forecasts for Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas.
• Regularly disseminate forecasts through appropriate channels, including the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report, the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Annual Profile, and associated websites.
• Disseminate results and interpretations of economic forecasts and regional analyses to community and regional stakeholders via television, radio, newspaper, and web‑based outlets.
• Provide presentations to businesses, government leaders, civic organizations, and community groups concerning forecasted local and regional economic conditions.
• Conduct, present, and publish academic research informed by the modeling and forecasting work.
• Produce regional economic research and analysis, such as economic impact studies, revenue forecasting, location analysis, workforce needs analysis, and other analyses to support special projects by BERC.
• Collaborate with BERC and KCOB personnel to seek and secure external grants supporting regional economic research and applied service activities.
• Conduct fee‑based consultations for outside entities concerning economic impact analysis and forecasting.
• Organize and produce outreach programs supporting the research and service missions of Pittsburg State University.

Required Education And Experience – Time Of Hire

• Ph.D. in Economics (or closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Education And Experience

• One or more years teaching undergraduate economics courses, with preference for experience teaching econometrics and/or regional economics.
• One or more years producing peer‑reviewed research publications.

Job Type

Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure Earning

Screening Services (Background Checks)

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Position Start Date

August 2026 or January 2027 or August 2027

Application Documents Required

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• One‑page statement on research interests
• One‑page statement on teaching philosophy
• Teaching evaluations with comments
• Names and contact information of three references
• Graduate transcripts
• Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 files to upload

First Consideration Date

May 20, 2026; position remains open until filled.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire, as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.#J-18808-Ljbffr