Assistant or Associate Professor of Economics

The Pittsburg State University Kelce College of Business (KCOB) invites applications for a tenure earning economics faculty position in the Undergraduate School of Business with additional responsibilities within the Colleges Business and Economics Research Center (BERC). Contract length is 10-months during each calendar year.

Duties and Responsibilities

50% Professorial Duties(Essential)

• Regularlyteachesundergraduate and graduate courses for the course load and assignments to bedeterminedby the college Dean in consultation with the BERC Director and the KCOB Faculty Chair.
• Ongoing scholarly activity and output appropriate to maintain a Scholarly Academic AACSB Faculty Qualification as outlined in the KCOB Faculty Qualifications and Engagement Criteria is required.
• Additional expectations include mentoring students active involvement in professional organizations and service to the university college and community. Other service duties may include advising student organizations participating in recruitment and retention efforts and providing support to other college and university initiatives.

50%ConductLocal and Regional EconomicForecasting(Essential)

Carry outeconomic forecasting and applied regional researchin support of community and regional economicdevelopmentacrossPittsburg StateUniversitys primary service area.

Specific duties may include:

• Develop construct andmaintaineconometric models for the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area and the Southeast Kansas Region.
• Constructquarterly annual and long-run forecasts for Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas.
• Regularlydisseminatetheforecasts throughappropriate channels including thePittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report thePittsburg Micropolitan Area Annual Profile and theirassociatedwebsites.
• Disseminateresults and interpretation of economic forecasts and regional analyses to community and regional stakeholders through various media channels such as television radio newspaper and web-based outlets.
• Upon requestprovidepresentations to businesses government leaders civic organizations and community groups concerning the forecasted conditions of the local and regional economy.
• Conduct present andpublishacademic research informed bythe modelingand forecasting work.
• Produceregional economic research and analysis such aseconomic impact studies revenue forecasting location analysis work force needs analysis etc. to support special projects undertaken by BERC in fulfillment of its mission.
• Workwith BERC and KCOB personnel toseekand secure external grants in support of regional economic research and applied service activities.
• Conductfee-based consultation for outside entities concerning economic impact analysis and forecasting.
• Organizeand produceotheroutreachprograms that support the research and service missions of Pittsburg State University.

Required Education and Experience Time of Hire:

• Ph.D. in Economics (or closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher learning

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in economics discipline or a related field. This degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One or more years teaching undergraduate economics courses with preference for experience teaching econometrics and/or regional economics
• One or more years producing peer-reviewed research publications

Job Type:Unclassified Faculty Tenure Earning

Screening Services (Background Checks):Employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Position Start Date:August 2026 or January 2027 or August 2027

Application Documents Required*:

Letter of application

Curriculum vitae

One-page statement on research interests

One-page statement on teaching philosophy

Teaching evaluations with comments

Names and contact information of three references

Graduate transcripts

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First Consideration Date: May 20 2026; position will remain open until filled

Search Committee Chair: Alexander Binder Ph.D. Chair of Search Committee ( or )

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire as the university does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Kelce College of Business

The Gladys A. Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State is a leading regional business school known for quality student-focused education high standards and value. With a mission of offering a well-rounded world-class education that engages students and prepares them for a future in the business world the Kelce College of Business offers undergraduate degrees in Marketing Accounting Business Economics Business Studies Data Science and Information Systems Finance Human Resource Development Management and Marketing as well as graduate degrees a Master of Business Administration (multiple emphases) a Master of Professional Accountancy and a Master of Science in Human Resource Development.

For more information see the Kelce College of Business web page at: Experience:

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