Working Title: Assistant Professor – Department of Economics
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Business
Department: 100773 - Economics
Pay Band: N/A
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
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Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 11/15/2026
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General Information:
The Department of Economics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2027, preferably with a specialization in Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, Energy, or Public Economics.
About the Department: Economics at James Madison University is a strong and successful department with 21 full-time faculty. JMU economics graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of careers. In addition to its major programs, the economics department supports the College of Business and programs across campus with top-quality instruction.
About the College: The Department of Economics resides in the College of Business. The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has approximately 4,000 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The typical teaching load is 3-3 with normally two preparations per semester and will typically include introductory economics. Willingness to teach natural resources economics is desirable.
Qualifications:
The applicant must have a Ph.D. Strong ABD candidates will be considered under the condition that the candidate’s final dissertation defense must be successful no later than August 1, 2027. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a productive agenda for scholarly research. Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellent communication skills are required.
Additional Posting Information:
Interested candidates must complete the online application on the JMU career site.
Candidates should upload the following documents:
• Cover letter detailing interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of effective teaching including a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of courses taught, and student evaluations (uploaded as one document, under "Other Document #1")
• Evidence of research such as a job market paper (uploaded under "Other Document #2")
• Contact information for three references. Ideally, at least one could address teaching. Letters of reference will be solicited at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For general inquiries, please contact Bill Grant, search committee chair (grantwc@jmu.edu).
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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