Tenure-Track Faculty, Economics

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Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. All initial applications are to include: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of research interests Contact information for 3 references. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. For finalists, an official graduate transcript will be required.

To mail hard copy of transcripts, please send to Search Committee, Department of Economics, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Bartley Hall, Villanova, PA 19085. The position offers a commensurate and competitive salary and benefits package. For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or [email protected]. Application-related questions may be sent to Dr.

Erasmus Kersting, Chair, Department of Economics ([email protected]). Posting Details Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ’s. Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number: 20260101F Position Title: Tenure-Track Faculty, Economics Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 219-Economics Position Summary: The Department of Economics at the Villanova School of Business seeks to fill a tenure track position in Economics beginning Fall 2027.

The rank is Assistant Professor. The fields are Labor Economics and Applied Industrial Organization. Our hire is expected to teach undergraduate courses for the Department of Economics. Specifically, courses that need to be covered are Labor Economics and Econometrics, with others determined by departmental needs.

The appointment involves teaching in addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications. Villanova University is a nationally ranked institution and values both teaching and research excellence, offering corresponding incentives and compensation. For example, a strong publication record leads to a reduced teaching load, in addition to generous levels of summer support. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Villanova School of Business is committed to both scholarly research and teaching excellence. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high quality publications, the appointment involves teaching at the undergraduate and, occasionally, MBA level as well as service contributions that are appropriate based on faculty rank.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. degree before the appointment starts. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research and possess excellent teaching skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of strong research potential and teaching excellence are highly valued. Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: For full consideration for the position, candidates must submit a complete application via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. All initial applications are to include: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Statement of research interests Contact information for 3 references.

References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted. For finalists, an official graduate transcript will be required. To mail hard copy of transcripts, please send to Search Committee, Department of Economics, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Bartley Hall, Villanova, PA 19085. The position offers a commensurate and competitive salary and benefits package.

For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or [email protected]. Application-related questions may be sent to Dr. Erasmus Kersting, Chair, Department of Economics ([email protected]). Posting Date: 11/06/2026 Closing Date (11:59pm ET)

Salary

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