Assistant Professor – Economics – Ferris State University

Assistant Professor – Economics – Ferris State University

• Institution: Ferris State University

• Academic Unit / Department: College of Business, Department of Economics

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 498173

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, 9-Month, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $107,000–$112,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

• Location: Big Rapids, Michigan, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; initial application review begins September 28, 2026

📋 Overview of Role

Ferris State University’s College of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics. The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate economics courses, contributing to curriculum development, conducting scholarly/professional activities, and supporting student success and program initiatives.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics at the undergraduate level.

• Teach advanced economics electives and graduate-level courses based on departmental needs and qualifications.

• Potentially teach courses in Austrian Economics, Economic Development, Health Economics, and Law and Economics.

• Integrate current technology, active learning, and data-driven instruction into teaching.

• Advise and mentor students and support student organizations, competitions, recruitment, and retention initiatives.

• Collaborate on curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance, and new undergraduate and graduate degree initiatives.

• Engage in scholarly research, publications, and other professional activities.

• Serve on department, college, and university committees and potentially serve as a program coordinator.

• Teaching may be required at the Big Rapids and/or Grand Rapids campuses, as well as online or off-campus.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Economics from an AACSB-accredited institution; ABD candidates may be considered if they have made substantial progress toward completing the degree.

• Experience & Specializations: Demonstrated university-level teaching excellence in economics, ability to connect economic theory with practice, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and evidence of effective face-to-face teaching.

• Preferred Experience: Prior university-level economics teaching, ongoing scholarship/publication or professional activity, and experience with active learning, data-driven instruction, and technology-enhanced teaching.

• Preferred Specializations: Austrian Economics, Economic Development, Health Economics, Law and Economics, or related areas.

• Certifications / Licensure: CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification is preferred.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: $107,000–$112,000 per year.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health care and vacation.

• Term: 9-month academic appointment.

• Continuing position with tenure-track status.

• Candidates must reside in Michigan after accepting employment and perform duties at a Ferris State University site.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume/CV

3. Unofficial transcript for the doctoral degree

4. Teaching evaluations for all courses taught during the last two years, including department/school comparisons

5. Contact information for three references

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply now

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Not specified in the posting

• 📅 Deadline: Open until position is filled; initial review begins September 28, 2026

🌐 Official Website: ferris.edu