Assistant Professor of Practice

Professors of Practice often emphasize applied teaching and real-world experience over tenure-track research. For economics, a Ph.D. combined with demonstrated teaching excellence and an ability to integrate practical business insights distinguishes candidates in this role.

Unlike tenure-track roles, Assistant Professors of Practice focus on ongoing contract renewals and teaching impact rather than research publications. This path offers stability via multi-year contracts, ideal for educators passionate about hands-on learning and industry application.

Expect a teaching-intensive schedule, typically managing multiple economics courses such as macroeconomics and electives. The role requires bridging theory with practical business scenarios, engaging a diverse student body, and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives.

While the focus often centers on macroeconomics fundamentals, there’s openness to teaching areas like international trade or behavioral economics. Emphasizing global perspectives and practical economic applications is common in this setting.

The association fosters a practice-oriented academic culture valuing teaching excellence and practical economic insights. Candidates benefit from working with a committed international student body and a supportive environment for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

At this organization, Assistant Professors of Practice hold full-time, non-tenure track contracts renewed every three years. The role stresses teaching quality and applied economics, contrasting with tenure-track expectations of research output.

Newton’s proximity to Boston offers convenient public transit and highway access, making commuting manageable. Candidates should anticipate a competitive academic market and a vibrant intellectual community in the Greater Boston area.

Massachusetts, with its concentration of higher education institutions, maintains steady demand for applied economics educators. Newton benefits from this ecosystem, though candidates should prepare for competition amid numerous qualified applicants.

Salaries generally range between $70,000 and $95,000 annually, reflecting the non-tenure teaching focus in the Boston metro area. Compensation may vary with experience, teaching load, and institutional prestige.