JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Academic Affairs
Economics
Department Head and Professor, Department of Economics (Faculty)

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478561
Date Posted: 11/12/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Department Head and Professor, Department of Economics (Faculty)
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Economics and Professor of Economics in the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics. The Head should have a clear, strategic vision for further advancing the research and education programs in the Department. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, national and global visibility, and demonstrated leadership experience in the economics discipline. The Head serves as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the Department, both within and outside of the University, and ensures that the Department serves as a vital resource to private- and public-sector partners in the state and region. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

Minimum qualifications:

Earned doctorate in economics or a closely related field;

Record of high-quality scholarship in economic research, including publications in leading academic journals; and

Evidence of effective leadership in areas that may include, but are not limited to, curricular design, strategic planning, sponsored research, and mobilization of faculty, staff, and students around a common vision.

For more information or to apply, please visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/36462


Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 08/01/2027