JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Sacred Heart University

Assistant Professor of Economics

JOE ID Number: 2025-01_111475558
Date Posted: 02/01/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics position to begin in August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated scholar who is passionate about teaching and can inspire the next generation of business leaders.

About the Position:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and forward-thinking academic community at a university that values both teaching excellence and scholarship. The teaching load is 3-3, and the field of expertise is flexible, with a particular interest in candidates specializing in applied macroeconomics. Candidates with a background in applied microeconomics will also be considered. As a faculty member, you will primarily teach principles and upper-level undergraduate economics courses in applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, your field of specialization and/or applied econometrics.

Who We Are Looking For:
• Someone who is excited about creating meaningful learning experiences and engaging students in both theory and practice.
• A Ph.D. in Economics is required (ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion is expected by August 2025).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Clear potential for high quality contributions to academic scholarship.

Documents Required:
Qualified candidates are requested to electronically submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including a list of courses taught (if any), contact information for three referees (letters will be required from final candidates), a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if any), a statement of current research, and the job market paper. Application materials must be submitted using Sacred Heart University online application process. https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/shu/Posting/View/3035

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Jennifer Trudeau-Tham (trudeauj@sacredheart.edu).

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 07/31/2025