Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Economics, Department of Economics; R0008847

Description

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Economics, effective July 1, 2027.

JEL Classifications: L26:
Entrepreneurship; O3 Innovation

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field, although individuals with an ABD willalso be considered. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach undergraduate courses, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in entrepreneurship economics or related fields such as Industrial Organization, Urban, or Labor Economics, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.

This individual will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in entrepreneurial economics and related areas;
The successful candidate will also engage in scholarly activities; participate in departmental, College, and University service; and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

The Department of Economics at Wake Forest is one of the most popular majors in the College, and our students are bright and engaged. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and research, supported by an active research seminar. As a collegiate university dedicated to the Teacher-Scholar model, we seek a colleague with an active and ambitious research agenda and a commitment to deeply engaged teaching of undergraduate students.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful,mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates toapply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.

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