Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied microeconomics (with preference for health or labor specialty) at rank of assistant or associate professor.
We have an active department that collaborates in scholarly research and has a student centric focus through extracurriculars such as student clubs, Fed Challenge (and other applied learning opportunities), student research, mentorship, etc.
A successful candidate will be expected to participate in the life of the department through research, teaching and service.
This role will support our B.S. and B.A. degrees in economics, and may at some point be called upon to support one of the master’s programs such as our MBA or MSF.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Applicants should hold a PhD in Economics or related field with a specialization in microeconomics from an AACSB or equally accredited business school and must be capable of a strong research agenda and excellent / dynamic teaching.
Applicants must have confirmation of earned doctorate by August 1, 2025, prior to the start of appointment to be eligible for employment.
Candidates who are currently completing their PhD and expect to finish by the appointment date are welcome to apply. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Research and teaching focus in microeconomics with preference for a specialty in health or labor economics.
Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Function of Organizational Unit The Department of Economics and Finance at UNCW contributes four concentrations (finance, economics, real estate, and fintech) to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as well as housing the Bachelor of Arts in Economics Degree and the Master of Science in Finance.
In addition, the department actively supports the Master of Business Administration program as well as the International MBA program, a joint program with international partner schools.
The Department actively encourages faculty and student engagement through student clubs in addition to other programs such as Fed Challenge, CFA Challenge, the student managed investment fund, and honors research projects.
The department also prides itself on collaborative work within the department.