Mississippi State University

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The Department of Finance and Economics seeks to fill one tenure-track faculty position in Economics at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025. This position is contingent upon available funding. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually in April 2025.

All fields of specialization in economics will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants with fields in applied microeconomics. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach doctoral-level courses including Microeconomics I and II, participate actively on doctoral dissertation committees, and perform other duties typical for tenure track faculty in a research-oriented department. Expected research activity must result in publications in internationally recognized and refereed journals. Other responsibilities include routine departmental, college, and university service functions.

ABD applicants must be able to give strong assurance of completing the Ph.D. prior to August 2025. All applicants must demonstrate teaching experience at the undergraduate level, potential to successfully publish in high-quality journals, and effective written and oral communication skills.

Established in 1878, Mississippi State University is a comprehensive, land grant university designated as a R1: Doctoral University--Very high research activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Current enrollment at Mississippi State is over 23,000 full-time students. Established in 1915, the College of Business has an enrollment of over 3,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and is fully accredited by AACSB.

The Department of Finance and Economics is responsible for instruction leading to Bachelor of Business Administration degrees (B.B.A) with majors in Business Economics and Finance as well as the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Economics for the College of Arts & Sciences. The Department sponsors minors in Business Economics, Finance, and Risk Management and Insurance. The Department also offers a Ph.D. in Finance.

Additional information about the University, College, and Department is provided through the university's official website: http://www.msstate.edu/. Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must apply online at JOE and complete the Personal Data Information Form at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/508980/assistant-professor. In addition, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information for at least three references, and research sample/teaching evaluations at both the JOE and at the MSU site. (Submit research samples and teaching evaluations as other documents on the MSU site). Three letters of reference must be sent through the JOE network or emailed to Ms. Teresa Howell at thowell@business.msstate.edu. Please reference Job# 508980 in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but preference will be given to applications received by May 1, 2025. Please note that electronic applications via e-mail and paper applications through the mail will not be considered.