Visiting Assistant Professor

Auburn University's Department of Economics invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure eligible position at the Visiting Assistant Professor level for the academic year 2025-26. This appointment is for one year and may be renewed by mutual agreement contingent upon availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.

A successful candidate will teach three courses (9 credit hours) per semester. Course assignments may include, but are not limited to, Microeconomics - principles through graduate level, Public Economics, and Regulatory Economics. Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the time employment begins. We seek a candidate with strong evidence of effective teaching in the relevant areas.

Ph.D. in Economics or a related field is required by the time employment begins. We seek a candidate with strong evidence of effective teaching in the relevant areas.

The candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin, and to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills for instruction is required.

Review of applications will begin April 23, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants will submit cover letter, vita, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, one research paper, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.

For more information, send inquiries to Dr. Gilad Sorek (gms0014@auburn.edu) chair of the search committee. Auburn University is an EEO/ VET/Disability Employer. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.

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