JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Washington State University
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Pullman, Washington, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
A2 -- Economic Education and Teaching of Economics
C0 -- General
Q0 -- General
Keywords:
Economic Theory
Economic Education
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Teaching Assistant Professor
The responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant Professor with the School of Economic Sciences are teaching economics courses to undergraduate students, with research expectations that may focus on pedagogy or any economic field. The candidate is an engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to economics. Additional duties include mentoring students, supervising their research, and committee work.
The teaching load is three courses per semester (3/3), with 85% teaching, 5% research, and 10% service.
9-Month Academic Year Salary: $60,000 - $90,000
Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire
Demonstrated record of, or potential for, ensuring access and opportunity in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission.
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
May be eligible for work visa sponsorship
School of Economic Sciences - https://ses.wsu.edu/
Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions: Please upload the following documents.
1) CV
2) Letter of Application
3) Teaching Statements
4) Research Statement with appended research example
5) References
Candidates who move forward will provide:
Unofficial transcript
Teaching evaluations
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link