Assistant Professor of Instruction Quantitative Methods and Economics

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1 Opportunity and Community-Engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health culture education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 26000 students 84% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 169 bachelors masters and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access top-tier research university in America.

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S. the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224000 in 2025 and Texas has no state income 2026 U.S. News and World report named El Paso the best big city to live in the nation. The regions rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene art galleries a new childrens museum and science center the states longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics Triple-A baseball affiliate El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.

The Woody L. Hunt College of Business is AACSB-accredited. The Department of Economics and Finance serves more than 900 students across four degree programs BBA in Economics BBA in Finance MS in Economics with Data Analytics and a PhD with Finance concentration and houses the industry-facing Banking Academy and the Prudential Risk Management Academy.

The Department of Economics and Finance at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a renewable non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Quantitative Methods and Economics beginning January 16 2027.

Quantitative methods and business statistics are required core courses for every business student and they are among the most consequential courses the Department teaches. We are looking for a colleague whose primary commitment is to undergraduate teaching and who can teach quantitative material well to students arriving with varied preparation. There may also be opportunities to teach in the Colleges MBA program and in the Departments STEM-designated MS in Economics with Data Analytics.

• Teach primarily undergraduate courses in quantitative methods and business statistics and courses in economics as needed. Depending on qualifications teaching may include masters-level courses in the MBA program and the MS in Economics with Data Analytics.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment in the quantitative core including coordination across multiple sections and instructors.
• Attain and maintain AACSB faculty qualification as a Scholarly Academic (SA) or Practice Academic (PA) in accordance with the Colleges faculty qualification standards.
• Serve on departmental and college committees and participate in community outreach.

This is a full-time benefits-eligible non-tenure-track appointment renewable annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hiring decisions are subject to final budgetary approval.

• A terminal degree (PhD or DBA) in economics statistics finance or a closely related quantitative field. Candidates who are ABD will be considered provided the degree is completed by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated capacity for effective instruction in quantitative coursework.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work productively with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Prior experience teaching business statistics econometrics or quantitative methods at the undergraduate level with documented evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Competence with statistical and data analytics software used in instruction (e.g. R Python Stata Excel).
• Demonstrated competence in the instructional use of artificial intelligence tools including their use in course and assessment design and in preparing students to apply AI appropriately to quantitative analysis.
• Experience with online or hybrid course delivery multi-section coordination or assessment of learning.
• Capacity to contribute to graduate instruction in data analytics.

In keeping with its access excellence and impact mission The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open diverse and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents respects the differences and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age disability genetic information veteran status or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employees or prospective employees right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator who can be reached by phone at by email at or by mail at 500 W. University Ave. El Paso TX Kelly Hall Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at .

To the extent that this position involves research work or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48 being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 15 2026.

Applicants must submit the following through the UTEP employment system:

• a letter of interest addressing your fit with the position;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy;
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations peer observations or sample materials);
• complete contact information for three professional references.

Graduate transcripts will be requested in the later stages of the are accepted only through this system.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Zuobao Wei at .