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Assistant Professor of Economics
American Economic Association
Location : Poquoson, VA, 23662
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:
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Christopher Newport University emphasizes a liberal arts education combined with strong quantitative skills in economics. Professors are expected to engage deeply in undergraduate teaching, policy-relevant research, and active community involvement, which may contrast with research-heavy roles at larger institutions.
In Poquoson, candidates with expertise in macroeconomics, applied economics, and econometrics are highly favored. Excellence in teaching and contributions to inclusive learning environments are critical, reflecting the region’s commitment to high-quality undergraduate economics education.
This tenure-track role provides a platform for developing teaching excellence, engaging in impactful policy research, and participating in academic service. Over time, successful candidates can advance toward associate professorship with opportunities to shape economics curricula and community outreach.
The American Economic Association fosters high professional standards and encourages faculty at Christopher Newport University to align their teaching and research with current economic debates, enhancing academic rigor and promoting policy-relevant scholarship.
Affiliation with the American Economic Association links faculty to a broad community of economists, facilitating collaboration, exposure to international thought leaders, and participation in conferences, which can significantly expand research opportunities and professional visibility.
Assistant Professors of Economics in the Poquoson area generally earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by factors like experience, research output, and institutional funding, aligning with regional cost of living and academic standards.
Economics faculty roles in the Poquoson area see moderate competition due to a blend of local universities and colleges seeking candidates with strong teaching and research backgrounds. Specialized expertise in macroeconomics and econometrics enhances competitiveness.
Poquoson offers a suburban setting with manageable traffic during peak hours. Candidates should evaluate commute times relative to nearby urban centers like Norfolk, considering potential impacts on work-life balance and campus engagement.
Outstanding communication, mastery in economic theory and applied methods, dedication to undergraduate mentorship, and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy are fundamental. The ability to integrate research with teaching enriches student learning experiences.
The nominal teaching load of 3-3 balances classroom instruction with research and service obligations. This structure supports faculty in delivering high-quality education while advancing scholarship and participating in departmental initiatives.
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