Washington State University Vancouver

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The School of Economic Sciences (SES) at Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) is seeking an outstanding individual to teach our courses. Applications are invited for a full-time, career-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2025 (or as negotiated) at the WSU Vancouver campus.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach economics courses to undergraduate students, with minimal research expectations. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of economics. This role also presents the possibility of contributing to the development of a Business Economics minor on the Vancouver campus, with substantial support from colleagues and the broader university community. Additional duties include advising students, collaborating with faculty and staff across related disciplines, and actively participating in committees, instructional activities, and other initiatives within the SES, the Vancouver campus, and WSU. The position offers opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and supervise their research projects.

Required Qualifications:
• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity and issues of just, equitable, and inclusive education

Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of strong training in theory and applicable quantitative methods
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the university level

Screening of application materials begins November 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WSU_Jobs and search by location (Vancouver). For full consideration, applications must include the following materials: (1) A detailed letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications; (2) A current CV; (3) A statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages, single spaced); (4) An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts; (5) Three letters of reference; (6) A brief statement about your approach to intersectionality, diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 1 page); guidelines found at https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/sites/www.vancouver.wsu.edu/files/uploaded-files/equity-diversity- statement-guidelines.pdf.

For more information about SES, visit https://ses.wsu.edu/, for WSUV, visit https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/, and for the WSU system, visit http://www.wsu.edu.

Direct inquiries about the search may be directed via email to Dr. Yoshie Sano, Search Chair, at yoshie_sano@wsu.edu. For the complete position description, visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/ (Position R-12404). EEO/AA/ADA