Limited Term Assistant Professor of Economics Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Limited Term Assistant Professor of Economics
Employer
Georgia State University
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Mar 19, 2025
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F00293P GSU

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Limited Term Faculty Position Title
Limited Term Assistant Professor of Economics GSU Information Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship. General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean. Department
Economics Department College
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Campus
Atlanta Position Type
Full Time Faculty Posting Type
Internal/External About the Department The Department of Economics at Georgia State University is nationally recognized for its research, teaching, and service in economics and policy analysis. The department offers a range of degree programs at all levels, including the Bachelor of Science in Economics, Master of Arts in Economics, Ph.D. in Economics, and a variety of interdisciplinary programs. The department is home to a large group of 30 full-time faculty members who are internationally known for their research on public, labor, health, urban and environmental, and experimental economics. Faculty regularly collaborate with major research centers at the Andrew Young School, such as the Public Finance Research Cluster, the Georgia Policy Labs, and the Georgia Health Policy Center as well as the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, positioning the department as a leader in addressing key societal issues through applied research. The department’s commitment to experiential learning ensures that students engage with real-world policy challenges through internships, community-based projects, and public service, preparing them to become effective leaders across all sectors. Position Description The Department of Economics of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University invites applications for visiting position at an Assistant Professor level, with the position beginning August 2025. The appointment may have the possibility of renewal, depending upon future allocations of faculty positions. This position involves substantial teaching responsibilities in both lower and upper-level undergraduate courses. While the position is open across fields, teaching experience or the ability to teach courses in some of the following areas at the undergraduate (or MA) level are a plus: econometrics, international economics, money and banking, industrial organization, and applied quantitative analysis, while at the same time being comfortable with core courses (principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, and/or global economics). Online teaching experience is also a plus. This position is located on the Atlanta campus of Georgia State University and requires in-person, on campus-based work. The Andrew Young School maintains a flexible work environment. This position is planned to begin in August 2025. Required Experience Required Education A PhD in Economics at the time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Experience with and ability to teach both undergraduate and master’s level courses in economics, including econometrics, international economics, money and banking, industrial organization, and applied quantitative analysis, while at the same time being comfortable with core courses (principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, and/or global economics).
Online teaching experience
Large class teaching experience
Teaching and student mentoring
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc Pre-Employment Requirements The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal and educational background check that includes terminal degree verification. Work Hours Salary
TBD Search Chair Contact info Goncalo Monteiro, Search Committee Chair
gmonteiro@gsu.edu Departmental contact for assistance Claudia Etnel, Administrative Specialist, Managerial
cetnel1@gsu.edu Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies
1 Desired Start Date
08/01/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date
03/19/2025 Review of Applications Begins
03/31/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled
Yes Special Instructions Summary For full consideration, please submit the following:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Evaluations- please submit under “Other Document 1”
Note- At the time of virtual interviews, references will receive an email containing a secure link to submit their recommendations. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Goncalo Monteiro, Search Committee Chair (gmonteiro@gsu.edu). Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Claudia Etnel, Administrative Specialist, Managerial (cetnel1@gsu.edu) at:
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