Assistant Professor of Economics – North Carolina State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Economics – North Carolina State University

• Institution: North Carolina State University (NC State)

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics, Poole College of Management

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: PG194873EP

• Position Number: 00000959

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Macroeconomics

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

• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Opening Date: September 11, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of Economics in NC State University’s Poole College of Management invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Macroeconomics.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, develop an independent research program leading to high-quality publications, and participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics.

• Deliver courses primarily in Macroeconomics and related areas.

• Teach through in-person and online formats as required.

• Develop and maintain an independent and productive research program.

• Publish research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

• Contribute to the research mission of the Department of Economics.

• Participate in curriculum development and departmental activities.

• Serve on academic and university committees.

• Contribute to professional engagement and institutional service.

• Support and supervise graduate and doctoral-level research activities.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Economics or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution.

• Demonstrated potential to conduct distinguished research.

• Strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching.

• Record of publishing research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.

• Demonstrated success teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Experience supervising Ph.D. dissertations.

• Strong potential to contribute to teaching, research, and service within the Department of Economics.

• Collaborative and engaged academic profile is preferred.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account options.

• Retirement programs.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Accident coverage.

• Paid time off and other leave programs.

• 12 university holidays annually.

• Tuition and academic assistance programs.

• Childcare, wellness, and recreation benefits, subject to eligibility.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact Information for References

4. Two-Page Teaching Statement

5. Two-Page Research Statement

Application Process

• Application Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234852

• Application Mode: Online

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

• If the position remains posted after this date, applications may continue to be accepted and reviewed.

• Final candidates will be subject to applicable background checks.

• Degree requirements must be completed before the employment start date.

• General Application Enquiries: workatncstate@ncsu.edu

• Human Resources Contact: (919) 515-2135

Official Website: https://poole.ncsu.edu/