Assistant Professor - Economics

Job Number: JR101927

Job Description:

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.