University of Delaware

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The Department of Economics in the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and Economics invites applications for two visiting assistant professor positions starting August 15, 2026.

The teaching load is six one-semester courses per academic year. This is a one-year position.

The courses likely to be staffed across the two positions include Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, Intermediate Macroeconomics, International Trade, and other intermediate core and field courses as needed. Classes are in person, meet 2 or 3 days per week, and likely range in size from 38 to 275.

The University of Delaware is in Newark, Delaware, just off I-95, roughly an hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and about 2 hours from New York and Washington, D.C. Amtrak (Northeast Regional) and SEPTA (Philadelphia regional rail) are within walking distance of campus.

UD is an R1 and the Economics department offers BA, BS, MA, MS, and PhD degrees. The department promotes a collegial, supportive environment and values candidates who share these values.

Ideal candidates will have a record of excellent teaching in undergraduate courses and preferably experience in teaching large courses.

The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations, 3 letters of reference, and one paper. Additional information may be requested after initial review of applicants. Submit inquiries, but not application materials or letters of reference, to the search committee chair, Siyan Wang, wangs@udel.edu.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. We will conduct preliminary interviews via Zoom.