Assistant Professor of Instruction in Economics

Posting Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction in Economics Job Posting Number 2026087

NTL

Job Location Round Rock, San Marcos College/Division McCoy College of Business Department/School Finance & Economics Position Description

Position Announcement:
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Economics

The Department of Finance and Economics in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University seeks outstanding educators to contribute to its teaching mission by inviting applicants for an Assistant Professor of Instruction position to begin in Fall 2026.

An Assistant Professor of Instruction is a full-time, nine-month faculty position in a promotion-eligible track. The instructional faculty appointment is aligned with Texas State University's commitment to enhancing its capacity and productivity in teaching, learning, and instructional contributions. The primary responsibility and workload of an instructional faculty member is to provide effective teaching. In addition to instruction, appointments will include responsibility for service through course or program coordination, professional outreach, committee membership, and other activities aligned with instructional activities and outcomes.

This position is renewable for every academic cycle.

About Texas State University and the McCoy College of Business

Located in San Marcos, Texas-between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor-Texas State University is a vibrant, nationally recognized research university serving more than 40,000 students in over 200 degree programs. As a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University:
High Research Activity (R2), Texas State ranks among the top 20% nationally in research expenditures and is rapidly progressing toward Carnegie R1 status. We are proud to be a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and to be recognized for supporting a large population of first-generation students.

The McCoy College of Business is a cornerstone of Texas State's academic excellence. Accredited by AACSB in both business and accounting - a distinction held by fewer than 200 institutions worldwide - the college enrolls nearly 6,000 students and has a global alumni network of more than 46,000 graduates.

McCoy College was recently recognized as among the Top 30 public Undergraduate Business Schools in the nation by Poets & Quants (2025), underscoring its growing reputation for excellence in both teaching and student outcomes.

With centers such as the Center for Banking and Financial Services, Center for Family Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Center for Professional Sales, McCoy College offers fertile ground for research, teaching, and community impact. Faculty benefit from a collegial atmosphere, applied research opportunities, and access to a talented and motivated student body in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States.

About the Department of Finance and Economics

The Department of Finance and Economics is one of five departments in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. With more than 40 faculty members, it is a large, multidisciplinary academic unit committed to innovative teaching, impactful research, and student success. Faculty expertise spans investments, corporate finance, financial derivatives, banking, economics, and business law.

The department offers Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Economics and a STEM-designated Master's degree in Quantitative Finance and Economics, which equips students with advanced skills in econometrics, data analytics, and financial modeling. In addition, the department contributes extensively to McCoy College's MBA programs and supports the newly launched Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

Students benefit from rich experiential learning opportunities, including the T. Paul Bulmahn Research and Trading Lab, industry engagement through student organizations, and direct connections to practitioners via the Center for Banking and Financial Services, which is housed within the department.

Faculty thrive in a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, while shaping the next generation of business and community leaders.

Required Qualifications

* Master's degree or higher in Economics or a closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in economics.

* At least two years of experience teaching economics at the university level.

* A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in industry or demonstrated leadership experience in other sectors (e.g., nonprofit organizations, military service, or public service).

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field.

* Substantial industry or leadership experience, particularly with organizations based in Texas.

* Demonstrated record of effective teaching across instructional modalities, including in-person and online formats.

* Experience in, or clear potential for,…