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Assistant Professor of Economics
American Economic Association
Location : Portsmouth, VA, 23704
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Christopher Newport University
Position Title/Short Description
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economics, effective August 2026.
Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and policy-relevant research. Preference will be given to candidates with specializations in macroeconomics, applied economics, and econometrics. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s academic culture and provide service to the college, university, and broader professional community. The nominal teaching load for tenure-track appointments is 3-3. A PhD in Economics or a closely related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates who will not hold the PhD by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.
The Department of Economics at Christopher Newport University is composed of 9 full-time faculty members who seek to provide students with an outstanding liberal arts education. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics, with concentrations in economic policy, mathematical economics, and international economics, and a minor in economics. Our faculty integrates the liberal arts with the core functional areas of economics and the quantitative competencies needed to address important economic and public policy challenges. Department faculty are dedicated teachers-scholars who emphasize high-quality classroom instruction informed by their research and professional activities. Faculty are also committed to providing students a variety of extra-curricular opportunities to add breadth and depth to the classroom experience. These efforts include involving students in faculty research projects, hosting internationally known speakers, and club-related activities that develop both professional and leadership skills. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit the department’s website ( https://my.cnu.edu/economics/) .
Review Begin Date 10/15/2025
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/ to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship, and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@ cnu.edu.)
This position will be posted until filled; however, for priority consideration, please apply by October 15, 2025.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU-sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.
Application Requirements:
External Application LinkFreqently Asked Questions
Specializations in macroeconomics, applied economics, and econometrics notably enhance a professor's candidacy, reflecting both research depth and teaching versatility. These fields align closely with evolving economic challenges, making candidates more competitive in academia.
Balancing a 3-3 teaching load with active research demands strategic time management and integrating policy-relevant topics into coursework. Successful professors often align their research interests with teaching content, fostering a dynamic learning environment that benefits students and scholarship alike.
Early academic roles often lead to tenure-track advancement, research leadership, or interdisciplinary collaboration. Professors may transition to associate roles, contribute to policy development, or engage in consultancy, leveraging their economics expertise beyond traditional academia.
Portsmouth's academic market shows growing demand for economists skilled in applied and policy-focused research, reflecting regional economic priorities. Candidates with community engagement and interdisciplinary approaches often gain an edge amid competitive local recruitment.
Salaries generally range between $65,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on qualifications and institutional funding. This aligns with local academic standards and reflects the balance between teaching expectations and research contributions.
The American Economic Association emphasizes scholarly excellence and inclusive teaching philosophies. Their recruitment promotes candidates who integrate rigorous research with community-focused education, shaping faculty profiles to match their academic mission.
Faculty at the Association benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages policy-relevant research and active participation in professional networks. This culture nurtures innovative teaching approaches and fosters leadership within the economics discipline.
Highlighting a PhD in economics or related fields, teaching effectiveness, and demonstrated research in macroeconomics or econometrics strengthens applications. Additionally, showcasing commitment to inclusive pedagogy and community engagement can resonate well with local hiring committees.
Candidates without a completed PhD at appointment time may be offered instructor positions, providing valuable teaching experience while finalizing their doctoral work. This pathway facilitates academic integration and eventual progression to tenure-track roles.
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