Assistant Professor – Department of Economics – James Madison University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Department of Economics – James Madison University

• Institution: James Madison University (JMU)

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

• Position Number: 20002281

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Preferred Specializations: Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, or Public Economics

• Teaching Load: 3/3, normally with two course preparations per semester

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience; exact salary not specified

• Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Posting Date: September 15, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 – Application Review Begins

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics beginning Fall 2027.

The department is particularly interested in candidates specializing in Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, or Public Economics. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teaching while maintaining a productive scholarly research agenda.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a typical 3/3 course load.

• Normally manage two course preparations per semester.

• Teach introductory Economics courses.

• Contribute courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.

• Willingness to teach Natural Resources Economics is desirable.

• Maintain an active and productive scholarly research program.

• Demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching.

• Contribute to departmental and university academic activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics or an appropriate related field.

• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

• Productive agenda for scholarly research.

• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• Excellent communication skills.

ABD Candidates:

• Strong ABD applicants will be considered.

• The final dissertation defense must be successfully completed no later than August 1, 2027.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter detailing interest in the position

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, submitted as one document, including:

   • Teaching Philosophy

   • List of Courses Taught

   • Student Evaluations

4. Evidence of Research, such as a Job Market Paper

5. Contact Information for Three References

   • At least one reference able to address teaching is preferred

Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the recruitment process.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-department-of-economics-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states

• Application Review Begins: November 15, 2026

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Search Committee Chair: Bill Grant

• Email: grantwc@jmu.edu

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and work-authorization verification.

Official Careers Website: https://jobs.jmu.edu/