Assistant Professor of Business Economics – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Business Economics – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

• Institution: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

• College: College of Business

• Department: Department of Decision Sciences and Economics

• Position: Assistant Professor of Business Economics

• Job Requisition ID: R-097564

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

• Contract Term: 9 Months

• Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Up to approximately INR 1.14 crore annually

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of the Role

The Department of Decision Sciences and Economics at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business Economics beginning in Fall 2027.

The position is designed for a scholar who can contribute to undergraduate and graduate Economics teaching while also supporting the College of Business in developing its new AI-integrated business curriculum.

The successful candidate will apply Economics, Econometrics, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and emerging AI technologies to business and economic problems.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Economics courses.

• Teach through different instructional modalities.

• Contribute to development of the College’s AI-integrated curriculum.

• Support courses and content involving:

  • Applied Machine Learning for Business

  • AI Strategy

  • Generative AI prototyping

• Incorporate predictive modeling, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and other emerging technologies into teaching.

• Develop experiential learning opportunities.

• Conduct high-quality academic research.

• Contribute to Department, College, University, and professional service activities.

Essential Qualification

Applicants must have:

• A doctoral degree in Economics or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent institution.

• Advanced ABD candidates may be considered, but the doctoral degree must be completed by the time of appointment.

• Demonstrated experience teaching Economics and/or closely related business subjects.

• Demonstrated scholarly research and publication record appropriate to faculty qualification requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with the ability to teach or conduct research in:

• Data Analytics

• Econometrics

• Machine Learning

• Artificial Intelligence applications in Business

• Artificial Intelligence applications in Economics

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Experience integrating emerging technologies into teaching.

• Experience using data-driven approaches in education.

• High-quality research related to AI and/or Machine Learning in Economics.

Teaching & Research Profile

The position combines traditional Business Economics with emerging technology applications.

Relevant areas include:

• Business Economics

• Econometrics

• Data Analytics

• Predictive Modeling

• Machine Learning

• Generative AI

• AI Strategy

• Business Analytics

• Technology-enabled economic decision-making

Salary / Remuneration

The advertised salary is:

Up to USD 13,333.34 approximately per month

or approximately:

Up to USD 120,000 annually

Equivalent to approximately:

INR 1.14 crore annually

The stated proposed minimum salary is listed as commensurate.

Application Checklist

A complete application should include:

1. Cover Letter

   • Outline qualifications and specific interest in the position

   • Discuss experience or interest in integrating AI and Data Analytics with Economics and/or Business Education

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Scholarly Activity Statement

4. Job Market Research Paper in Economics

5. Teaching Philosophy Statement

   • Include use of emerging technologies or data-driven approaches where applicable

6. Evidence of Teaching Excellence

   • Preferably teaching evaluations

7. Three Supervisory Professional References

   • Name

   • Address

   • Title

   • Telephone number

   • Email address

8. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

All required documentation must be submitted for the application to be considered.

Additional Information

• The position is security-sensitive.

• Applicants are subject to a criminal-history investigation.

• Employment is contingent upon verification of credentials and other required information.

• The advertisement notes that employment may be affected by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the Texas Governor’s moratorium issued on January 27, 2026.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time Faculty

• Assistant Professor

• Tenure-Track

• 9-Month Appointment

• Teaching, Research, and Service responsibilities

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi careers portal.

Job Requisition ID: R-097564

Application Link:
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Assistant-Professor-of-Business-Economics_R-097564-1

Department Chair: Dr. Ahmed Kamara
Email: ahmed.kamara@tamucc.edu

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