Job Description
Position Information
Job Type
Faculty
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Economics
Position Number
F90001
Department
Division of Business and Economics
Location
Morehouse College - Atlanta GA
Position Summary
The Department of Economics at Morehouse College invites applications for a tenured track position in economics beginning in the Fall semester of 2027. Applications are open to candidates that have either a Ph.D. degree or who will have received a Ph.D. in economics and have a strong interest in applied econometrics by May 2027.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Economics from a full-time, accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education/Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Successful candidates should have an active research portfolio and be prepared to engage with diverse students across a liberal arts curriculum. The candidate should identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds towards the accomplishment of curricular goals. Also, the successful candidate will support the College’s general education and the core requirements of the Department of Business Administration’s curriculum.
Morehouse College has a 3/3 teaching load. The position responsibilities will include (a) maintaining a strong research agenda; (b) teaching introductory courses in economics (both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics), Basic statistics for economics and business, and other upper-level economic courses in quantitative analysis such as Principles of Econometrics, Topics in Econometrics, and Mathematical Economics) and © engage in academic advisement.
Physical Demands
Compensation
Teaching Responsibility
1. Teaching and Instruction (for academic roles)
Teach undergraduate courses in Economics (e.g. Mathematical Economics, Financial Economics, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics).
Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and student learning outcomes.
Develop course materials and integrate technology into instruction.
Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
2. Service and Institutional Contributions
Provide service to the department, institution, and profession.
Participate in committees, curriculum development, and program assessment activities.
Support student development initiatives and departmental programs.
3. Scholarly Innovation and Creative Production
Conduct independent and collaborative research in Economics
Present research findings at conferences and professional meetings
Appointment and Evaluation
Search
Applying
Supervisor Name
John P. Jones
Min Salary
Mid Salary
Max Salary
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Responsiblities
CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical and quantitative skills
Strong written and oral communication
Organizational and time management skills Interpersonal effectiveness and collaboration
Commitment to ethical standards and professional conduct
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Instruction (for academic roles)
Teach undergraduate courses in Economics (e.g. Mathematical Economics, Financial Economics, Statistics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics).
Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and student learning outcomes.
Develop course materials and integrate technology into instruction.
Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
2. Service and Institutional Contributions
Provide service to the department, institution, and profession.
Participate in committees, curriculum development, and program assessment activities.
Support student development initiatives and departmental programs.
3. Scholarly Innovation and Creative Production
Conduct independent and collaborative research in Economics
Present research findings at conferences and professional meetings
Percentage Of Time
100
