Assistant Professor - Economics

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The Department of Economics in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, beginning in January or August 2027. We seek colleagues whose research and teaching will strengthen our undergraduate programs and contribute to the intellectual life of a collegial, student-focused department.

Position
Applied Microeconomics (Open Field). We are seeking an applied microeconomist with a strong and active research agenda. Candidates working in any applied microeconomics field are welcome to apply, including development, labor, education, urban, behavioral economics, as well as the economics of crime, gender, race, or immigration. We especially welcome candidates whose research employs modern causal inference methods, machine learning, or other data-intensive empirical techniques. 
The successful candidate will be expected to teach principles and intermediate microeconomics and to develop one or more new electives that bring fresh applied topics to our curriculum.

Responsibilities
This position will carry a standard teaching load of 3-3 across our undergraduate programs, an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications, mentoring of undergraduate research and capstone projects, and service to the department, school, university, and profession. Faculty are expected to contribute to the Perdue School's AACSB accreditation through sustained intellectual contributions.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, or completed by the appointment start date (ABD candidates with a clear completion timeline will be considered)
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research in the relevant field
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level
• A research pipeline appropriate to a candidate's career stage, with publications or working papers in progress
• Interest in developing applied, policy-relevant electives that engage students
• Ability to work with data and modern econometric or computational tools

About the Department, School, and University

The Department of Economics is part of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, an AACSB-accredited business school. The department offers a Business Economics (BS) major, as well as an Economics (BA) major within the Perdue School, and supports the school's broader undergraduate and MBA programs. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate with the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), the school's applied research and outreach center.

Salisbury University is a public regional comprehensive university and member of the University System of Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Atlantic beaches. SU is consistently recognized as one of the top public regional universities in the North.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a range of $100,000–$110,000. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission.

Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials during the application process:
•    Cover letter indicating the position you are applying for
•    Curriculum vitae
•    Job market paper and/or representative research
•    Research statement
•    Teaching statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations if available)
•    Graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial review)
•    Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin September 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Equal Opportunity

Salisbury University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The University values a diverse faculty and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by September 11, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.