Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

Charleston Southern University
Nielsen College of Business

Summary

The Hans A. Nielsen College of Business at Charleston Southern University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics position beginning August 1 2026. Charleston Southern University seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Work Performed

The teaching load will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in a traditional format and may include teaching graduate courses in an online format. Faculty members are also called upon to participate in academic advising serve on committees engage in college and university service plus scholarly activities in their field. The successful candidate will be committed to integrating the Christian faith into his or her teaching and scholarly activities and advancing the Christian mission of the University.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in the field of economics from a regionally accredited non-profit institution or ABD status with strong likelihood of finishing a doctoral program within 6 months of hire. Candidates should have teaching and research capability in one or more areas of Economics Statistics and Finance. Teaching responsibilities may include Macroeconomics Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Money and Banking and Business Analytics/Statistics. We will give preference to qualified candidates who also have prior teaching experience with demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate and graduate instruction.

Application Process

Candidates should complete the online application at They should attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Review of credentials will begin immediately. Applicants will be required to submit a CSU faculty background questionnaire including a faith statement prior to entering the second phase of consideration for this position. Contact Professor Mark Crawford () head of the search committee for additional information.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position will remain open until filled.

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race age color national or ethnic origin disability sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation) religion genetic information veteran or military status or any other basis on which the university is prohibited from discrimination under local state or federal law in its employment or in the provision of its services including but not limited to its programs and activities admissions educational policies scholarship and loan programs and athletic and university-administered order to fulfill its purpose the university may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment. The university has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the Universitys religious tenets and core values.

To apply please complete the online application below and attach a resume. Entering untrue or inaccurate information will result in disqualification for consideration of vacant positions or subsequent termination after hire. This position will remain open until filled. By completing this application you aregiving Charleston Southern University the authority to contact any person educational institution current or former employer or company to disclose in good faith any information they may have regarding your qualifications and fitness for employment including but not limited to those you have listed in your application materials. Prior to a final offer of employment the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including but not limited to employment verification educational and other credential verification criminal background check and reference check. Applicants who will drive for the University will be required to complete a background check on their driving record.

Located near historic Charleston South Carolina Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3700 students and offers over 60 majors. The College of Business has graduate programs in general business (MBA) organizational leadership (MA) and human resource management (MS). The mission of the University is promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment and the vision is to be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning leading and serving. Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing business education music and athletics and a budget of approximately $75 million. The School of Business has over 300 undergraduate students and over 150 graduate students. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians. For more information about the University please visit .

Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and a tobacco-free campus. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin age disability or sex. Minority and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.