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Assistant Professor of Economics

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 11, 2022
Posting Details

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Economics

Requisition
202200133F

Rank
Assistant Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with experience and education.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track

College
College of Business Administration

Department
Dept of Economics and Intl Business

Open Date
10/11/2022

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/32889

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Vlad Radoias

Title

Search Committee Chair
College of Business Administration
Box 2118
Huntsville, TX 77341
SHB -237F

Contact Phone
936-294-3959

Contact Email
radoias@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Economics and International Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates should be strongly committed to quality teaching and exhibit a strong potential for successful research and peer-reviewed publications. Although candidates with specialization in any field of economics will be considered, special consideration will be given to those candidates with a strong background in business statistics and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will teach courses in business statistics and/or economics at the undergraduate ( BBA ) and graduate ( MBA ) level. Teaching load is 9 hours per semester. Service to the University and the profession is also expected.

The department values high-quality research and teaching. The department is ranked in the top 15 in Texas. The department offers BBA degrees in Economics, International Business, and it expects to offer an MS degree in Applied Economics starting in Fall 2023. The Economics and International Business programs are located within the College of Business Administration, which is AACSB accredited. http://www.shsu.edu/academics/economics-and-international-business/.

Usual Duties :
Teach courses in Business Statistics at the undergraduate, MBA, and graduate level. Teaching load is 9 hours per semester. Candidates must have a commitment to research which leads to refereed publications for this tenure-track position. Service to the University and the profession is also expected.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Economics or related field. ABD candidates will be considered with an anticipated completion date before Fall 2023.

Experience Required for the Position

Candidates should be strongly committed to quality teaching and they should exhibit a strong potential for successful research in peer-reviewed publications.

Other Requirements for the Position

Evidence of scholarly research and teaching experience.

Special Instructions Summary

The Economics and International Business programs are located within the College of Business Administration, which is AACSB accredited. Sam Houston State University is a member of The Texas State University System and is an EEO / AAP employer. Additional information about the University and the Department can be found at http://www.shsu.edu/academics/economics-and-international-business/.

Please submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a sample research paper; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (5) research statement (optional); (6) teaching statement (optional); and (7) three letters of recommendation . Complete applications received by December 2, 2022, will receive priority for interviews held virtually at the ASSA meetings in early January. Initial screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion; the successful applicant is expected to advance this commitment.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.


Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this position?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
    • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
    • Association for Women in Science
    • TWC - Work in Texas
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • SHSU Website
    • SHSU Employee
    • SHSU Recruiter
    • Other
  2. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Writing Sample
  4. Teaching Evaluations
Optional Documents
  1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  2. Statement of Research & Goals
  3. Letter of Recommendation 1
  4. Letter of Recommendation 2
  5. Letter of Recommendation 3


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