Assistant Professor of Economics
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
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Position Description
The University of Mississippis Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2026.
The Department has a need for an economist who specializes in Law and Economics and who can teach at both the graduate and the undergraduate levels. The candidate will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate emphasis in Law and Economics and our 33 program with the law school. The ability to teach Public Choice at the graduate level is a plus but not required.
The department is part of the College of Liberal Arts and offers the B.A. B.S. M.A. and PhD. degrees; please visit for more information about the department.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 month
Assignment Type: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. completed by August 2026 is expected.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
To be considered applicants must apply and provide all documentation online at .
Applicants must provide a cover letter a curriculum vita one working paper a graduate transcript and three letters of recommendation. The cover letter should describe current and projected research and teaching interests.
The department is part of the College of Liberal Arts and offers the B.A. B.S. M.A. and PhD. degrees; please visit for more information about the department.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or until an acceptable pool has been accumulated. Preliminary interviews will be conducted over Zoom.
About the University of MS & Oxford MS
Founded in 1848 the University of Mississippi (UM) affectionately known to alumni students and friends as Ole Miss is Mississippis flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification it has a long history of producing leaders in public service academics and business. The University of Mississippi consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For is located in Oxford MS which is ranked one of the Top 10 Best College Towns. With more than 24000 students UM is the states largest university and is ranked among the nations fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2900 employees has consistently been named one of Mississippis Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the Cultural Mecca of the South creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxfords rich history small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times Southern Living Condé Nast Traveler and GQ. Among other cultural activities annual events include the Oxford Film Festival a thriving local music scene and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town filled with unique shops and galleries eclectic restaurants and clubs historic landmarks and comfortable inns.
Background Check Statement
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EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ethnicity citizenship age disability military status protected veteran status or genetic information or any other legally protected status.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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