JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Samford University

Brock School of Business
Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis
Instructor of Economics and Data Analytics

JOE ID Number: 2025-02_111476966
Date Posted: 11/25/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Instructor of Economics and Data Analytics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: A -- General Economics and Teaching
Keywords:
Economics
Data Analytics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Samford University’s Brock School of Business invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Instructor within the Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis Department. This non-tenure track faculty position is a nine-month appointment that will begin in August 2026.

Applicants for this position must exhibit exemplary teaching skills and be supportive of the University’s mission. The normal teaching load for an instructor is 4 courses per semester. Summer teaching may also be available. A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students and colleagues is expected. Qualified candidates will hold an earned Master’s or Doctorate in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field from an institutionally accredited university. ABDs near completion will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with doctorates. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability and motivation to develop meaningful mentoring relationships with Brock School of Business students both inside and outside the classroom.

Review of applications will begin immediately, continuing through January 15, 2026, with preference given to applications received by December 31, 2025.

For questions, contact: Dr. Art Carden, Search Chair, wcarden@samford.edu.






Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/15/2026
Application Instructions:
Application materials should include a cover letter outlining teaching and professional interests and expertise, curriculum vita, application for faculty position, faculty applicant Christian Mission Statement and a list of three professional references with contact information. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check.

“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf

“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx

Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
FACAPP@samford.edu
Subject: Instructor of Economics and Data