Teaching Assistant Professor – Career
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
158- - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career
Business TitleTeaching Assistant Professor – Career
Employee TypeFaculty
Position Term9 Month
Position DetailsThe School of Economics Sciences is dedicated to high quality teaching, research, outreach, and engagement. Our program provides students with the economic knowledge, quantitative tools, and communications skills necessary to secure professional positions in a wide range of industries and public organizations.
As a Teaching Assistant Professor with the School of Economic Sciences with the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) your primary responsibilities will be teaching economics courses to undergraduate students, with minimal research expectations that may focus on teaching pedagogy or any field within economics. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of economics.
Additional duties include advising students, collaborating with faculty and staff across related disciplines, and actively participating in committees, instructional activities, and other initiatives within the School of Economic Sciences, the Pullman campus, and Washington State University. You will also have opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and supervise their research projects.
Your teaching load will be three courses per semester (3/3), with 85% teaching, 5% research, and an additional 10% devoted to services.
Additional InformationThis is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month appointment position. This position works on-site the WSU Pullman campus in Pullman, WA.
Annual Salary$60,000 - $90,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
BenefitsWSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications- Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire
- Demonstrated record of, or potential for, ensuring access and opportunity in all aspects of our educational experiences in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission.
- Evidence of strong training in theory and applicable quantitative methods
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the university level
May be eligible for work visa sponsorship
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Department NameSchool of Economic Sciences- SES
LocationPullman, Washington
Background CheckThis position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
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