Associate or Assistant Professor of Economics

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The College continuously works to elevate the quality of its programs and develop new offerings to meet the changing needs of students as they navigate emerging professional fields of study.For more information, please visit OVERVIEW:The EFGB department offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs, including the BA in Economics – Research and Data Analysis, BS Finance with tracks in Credit Analysis and Commercial Banking, Risk Management, FinTech, BS Financial Planning and Wealth Management, and BS Global Studies, MS Finance and Financial Services, and MBA concentrations in Finance and Healthcare Economics and Management. The EFGB department also offers a range of undergraduate and graduate certificates. These programs emphasize practical applications and prepare students for data-driven roles across industries.For more information about the department, visit: OVERVIEW:William Paterson University invites applications for a Tenure Track full-time faculty positionat the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Economics in the Department ofEconomics, Finance and Global Business (EFGB) of the AACSB-Accredited CotsakosCollege of Business. We welcome applicants from all areas of economics. Candidates withteaching or research experience in financial analytics are especially encouraged to apply.This position carries full benefits and a competitive salary. Position starts August 25, 2026.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Teaching:Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, online, hybrid and/or in person, in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Economics for Decision Makers, Financial Analytics, Healthcare Economics, Managerial Economics, Finance Information Systems, Finance Risk Management, Machine Learning and Text Mining for Finance, Financial Planning or related courses as per department need.Develop syllabi, deliver course content, and assess student learning in accordance with departmental guidelines.Provide students with consistent, timely and effective advisement, support, mentoring and guidance in their academic and co-curricular endeavors in accordance with university guidelines.Perform other teaching duties as assigned, depending on departmental needs.Research and Scholarship:Pursue scholarly activities to maintain scholarly academic qualification status for AACSB accreditation.Collaborations with department and College faculty on scholarly activities as appropriate.Service:Attend department and college meetings and participate in activities and events of the department, college, and university designed for student recruitment, retention, and graduation.Participate in and contribute to assurance of learning, curriculum, program development and assessment, and accreditation reporting.Serve on department, college, and university committees as needed.Engage with the business community and participate in professional development activities.Other service duties as assigned, depending on departmental needs.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Doctoral degree in Economics, Finance or a closely related field from an accredited institution; ABD considered (Doctorate is earned by March 1 within the first year of appointment in order to be considered for reappointment).An established record of scholarship and/or experience to meet the college’s criteria for Scholarly Academic (SA) or Instructional Practitioner (IP) faculty.Evidence of successful college-level teaching or strong potential for effective instruction.Willing to contribute to curriculum development and department initiativesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience teaching in online and hybrid formats.Ability to teach courses in financial analytics or financial planning to support emergent Financial Analytics and Artificial Intelligence programs.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and service.Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.Demonstrated ability to support student engagement and success.Strong organizational and communication skills.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES and TRAITS:Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success.Collaborative, engaged, and positive team member.Demonstrated commitment to excellence both in practice and in the assessment of self and others.Starting Salary - Assistant Professor - AFT Range 25 - $77,593.35 - $89,239.24Starting Salary - Associate Professor - AFT Range 29 - $94,323.52 - $108,475.65This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. 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