Assistant Professor of Economics – Bucknell University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – Bucknell University

• Institution: Bucknell University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics

• Job Requisition ID: R0000002915

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Heterodox Economics

• Preferred Emerging Areas: Economics of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Ecological Economics, Complexity Economics, Macroeconomics

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at Bucknell University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics specializing in current heterodox approaches.

The search is open across research fields, with particular interest in scholars working in emerging areas that can broaden the department’s curriculum, including AI and digital transformation, ecological economics, complexity economics, and macroeconomics.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach 5 courses per academic year.

• Teach Intermediate Macroeconomics.

• Teach electives from a heterodox perspective.

• Potentially teach Introductory Economics.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary and college core courses.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Maintain an active research and scholarship agenda.

• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service.

• Contribute to the department’s pluralistic approach to Economics.

Research Areas of Interest

The department is particularly interested in candidates working in areas such as:

• Heterodox Economics

• Economics of Artificial Intelligence

• Digital Transformation

• Ecological Economics

• Complexity Economics

• Macroeconomics

• Related emerging fields

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics by the start of the appointment.

• Candidates in the final stages of completing the Ph.D. may also be considered.

• Demonstrated expertise in heterodox Economics.

• Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.

• Potential to develop a strong scholarly research program.

Preferred Profile:

• Published manuscripts or strong working papers.

• Research aligned with emerging or underrepresented areas in the department.

• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration.

• Strong student-centered teaching approach.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Teaching Portfolio, including:

   • Teaching Philosophy

   • Course Evaluations, if available

   • Syllabi, if available

   • Description of efforts to support students from diverse backgrounds

4. Research Statement

5. Research Sample

6. Official Graduate School Transcripts

In addition:

• Three Letters of Recommendation must be submitted separately.

Applicants should combine required application materials into one PDF file before submission.

Application Process

• Application Website: https://careers.bucknell.edu/

• Job Requisition ID: R0000002915

• Full Consideration Date: November 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

• Contact: Professor Geoff Schneider

• Email: Geoff.Schneider@bucknell.edu

The role may be eligible for visa sponsorship under Bucknell University policy. Current H-1B sponsorship is limited to candidates already residing in the United States with eligible transferable visa status.