Ball State University

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The Department of Economics in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in environmental/resource, labor, public, or urban/regional economics beginning August 2027. The ideal candidate will be expected to conduct nationally and internationally recognized research and publish their work in top-tier academic journals. They must show an active research agenda at the assistant level or a strong publication record at an advanced assistant level.

Candidates should show evidence of teaching excellence and will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate (Master’s level) courses. Other responsibilities include course development and service to the Department, the College, and the University.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in economics or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. The PhD degree must be completed by the date of appointment.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. The total enrollment is approximately 20,000 students, with three-quarters being undergraduates and the rest being graduate students. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers.

Information about the Economics Department appears at https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/economics