Assistant Professor of Economics

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Candidates will have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of economics education and research at Wichita State University. The position will play an important role in strengthening undergraduate and graduate economics education, producing academic research that advances knowledge, and contributing to innovative academic and applied-learning initiatives that connect economics with industry and the broader community. Wichita State University is classified as a high research activity institution and provides faculty with opportunities and institutional support for research, interdisciplinary collaboration, external funding, and industry-engaged scholarship.

The Department of Economics in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Economics, beginning Fall 2027.

You will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish clear learning objectives, develop curriculum and instructional materials that accomplish those objectives, and provide students with the support needed to succeed. We welcome candidates who can contribute expertise in economics and statistics and build productive professional relationships within the community and across the university.

Wichita State University places applied learning at the center of student experience. Every degree program at Wichita State includes a guaranteed applied learning or research experience, providing students with opportunities to develop relevant professional skills and meaningful experience before graduation. The successful candidate will have opportunities to integrate these experiences into economics education through applied projects with industry, case studies, research, and engagement with local businesses and the larger community.

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Meet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth by the department and college.

The successful candidate will be expected to: