Assistant Professor Economics
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Position Title:
Assistant Professor - EconomicsJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
The College of Business Administration (CBA) is one of three colleges at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. The CBA consists of six academic departments and one non-academic department (the Small Business Development Center). Six of the colleges seven academic programs are housed in an academic department (Accountancy Economics Finance Information Systems Management and Marketing) and one (the International Business program) is managed by the CBA International Business Advisory Committee. There are eight majors and seven minors in the undergraduate CBA curriculum. The college also participates in the University of Wisconsin online consortium Master of Business Administration (MBA).
The CBA has an outstanding reputation for the high quality of its faculty programs staff and most importantly its students. The CBA is fully accredited by
AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) the premier national and international accreditation authority. The college maintains active collaborations within the region and community and with numerous educational institutions in Europe Asia and elsewhere.
The CBA maintains an active Assurance of Learning Program to ensure both the undergraduate and graduate programs are assessed and evaluated on a regular basis to foster successful student learning. The planning and assessment efforts are guided by a task force of knowledgeable and enthusiastic faculty and instructional academic staff. Assurance of Learning supports the AACSB
accreditation principles of accountability and continuous improvement.
Job Duties:
- Teach undergraduate coursesin Economics including Principles of Microeconomicsand two of the following: Data Analysis for Business Applications Women in the U.S. Economy Intermediate Microeconomics Health Economics Environmental and Ecological Economics Labor Economics or Public Economics.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the undergraduate economics curriculum including the creation of new courses and revision of existing ones to reflect advances in the field and student needs.
- Provide academic advising and mentoring to undergraduate students.
- Supervise undergraduate student research or honors projects where appropriate.
- Publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Present research findings at regional national or international academic or professional conferences.
- Actively participate in departmental efforts to assess student learning outcomes and engage in feedback-driven course improvements.
- Participate in service activities at the department college and university levels including committee service and student engagement initiatives.
The Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for one possibly two full-time tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 31 2026. Candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
- A demonstrated record of or strong potential for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Ability or interest in teaching data analysis for business course.
- Ability or interest in teaching one or more of the following areas: labor public health or environmental economics.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
Applicants should explicitly address how they meet each of these criteria in their cover letter. The teaching load for this position is 3-3with class sizes typically ranging from 30-35 students per class.
For full consideration candidates must submit a cover letter addressing each selection criterion a curriculum vitae and three reference names and contact information. The review of applications starts on October 6 2025. Applications received on or before October 6th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. Work visa sponsorship is available for the successful candidate if necessary.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Economics
Required Qualifications:
- A demonstrated record of or strong potential for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Ability or interest in teaching data analysis for business course.
- Ability or interest in teaching one or more of the following areas: labor public health or environmental economics.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- A PhD in economics or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
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How to Apply:
Please provide Cover letter and resume
Contact Information:
Sheida Babakhani Teimouri
Special Notes:
Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWL will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:
paid vacation for 12-month positions.
excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days after 5 years of employment you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
