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Available Title(s):

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor-Career Track, School of Economic Sciences, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:

Faculty

Position Term:

9 Month - Summer

Position Details:

Teaching Assistant Professor-Career Track, School of Economic Sciences, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, Vancouver Campus

If you are a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of economics, WSU Vancouver has a Career Track Teaching Assistant Professor position to consider!

Summary of Duties

Teaching Assistant Professor of Economics (Faculty, 9-Month, Full-Time, Career-Track Position) at the Washington State University Vancouver campus. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Range $88,500 to $94,500. Start date: August 16, 2025 (negotiable).

The School of Economic Sciences (SES) at Washington State University Vancouver (WSUV) is seeking an outstanding individual to teach our courses. Applications are invited for a full-time career-track (non-tenure track) position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 16, 2026 (or as negotiated) at the WSU Vancouver campus in Vancouver, WA.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach economics courses to undergraduate students, with minimal research expectations that may focus on teaching pedagogy or any field within economics. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and engaging instructor, capable of inspiring and attracting students to the discipline of economics. This role also presents the possibility of contributing to the development of a Business Economics minor on the Vancouver campus, with substantial support from colleagues and the broader university community. Additional duties include advising students, collaborating with faculty and staff across related disciplines, and actively participating in committees, instructional activities, and other initiatives within the School of Economic Sciences, the Vancouver campus, and Washington State University. The position offers opportunities to mentor undergraduate students and supervise their research projects.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Economics or a related discipline at date of hire

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity and issues of just, equitable, and inclusive education

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of strong training in theory and applicable quantitative methods

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the university level

Program Overview:

Built on a strong foundation in the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods, the School of Economic Sciences has particular strengths in agricultural and consumer economics, econometrics, environmental and natural resource economics, health economics, industrial organization, international economics, and transportation economics. SES faculty and students are actively engaged in cutting-edge research in applied economic and econometric modeling. The WSU School of Economic Sciences offers highly rated Ph.D. programs in Economics and Agricultural Economics, a Master of Applied Economics, an M.S. program in Economics, and B.S. programs that open doors to a variety of career paths. For more information, visit https://ses.wsu.edu/.

Direct inquiries about the search may be directed via email to Dr. Yoshie Sano, Search Committee Chair, at yoshie_sano@wsu.edu. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), School of Economic Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Vancouver, WA 98686

Department Link:

https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/

https://ses.wsu.edu/

Work Location and Schedule:

This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work assignments.

9 Monthly Annual Salary:

$88,500 to $94,500

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a summary of benefits offered by WSU for faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE:

100%

Screening Date:

Screening of application materials begins November 1st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

For full consideration applicants must attach the following documents to their online application in the “Resume & Cover Letter” section of your application.:

1.A detailed letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.

2.A current curriculum vitae.

3.A brief statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 2 pages, single spaced).

4.An unofficial copy of most recent transcript.

5.Three letters of reference with name, title, organization, phone number, and e-mail address.

6. A brief statement about your approach to intersectionality, diversity, equity, and inclusion (no more than 1 page; guidelines are found at https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/sites/www.vancouver.wsu.edu/files/uploaded-files/equity-diversity-statement-guidelines.pdf).

WSU Vancouver is an inclusive, innovative, non-residential research university dedicated to offering premier undergraduate and graduate educational and research experiences. Situated on 351 scenic acres, WSU Vancouver is on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and People of the Lower Columbia Valley. WSU Vancouver is located in Vancouver, WA in the southwest region of Washington state. A part of the Portland, OR metro area, Vancouver offers a wealth of cultural and recreational interests including visual and performing arts, identity-specific community events, professional sports teams, farmers’ markets and nature trails. With a population of approximately 300,000, the Greater Vancouver Area has been experiencing significant growth from increasing diversity across social identities to expansion of the downtown waterfront community. Access to a number of nearby attractions is facilitated by Vancouver’s central location. The Oregon coast, Cascade mountain range, and Seattle are within 2.5 hours of Vancouver by car. It’s a short flight from Portland International Airport (PDX) to other nearby major cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno, and Vancouver, BC. Further information about WSU Vancouver can be found at: https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/.

WSU Vancouver is one of four campuses that comprise Washington State University, Washington’s land-grant university and a Tier 1 research institution. As the second largest campus in the WSU system and the only public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is an equity-minded campus that enjoys extraordinary community support and is committed to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs. The campus currently offers 22 bachelor’s degrees, 9 master’s degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees with more than 100 tenure line faculty. A personal atmosphere, small classes, and interaction with world-class faculty attract 3,500 students. To learn more about the university visit www.vancouver.wsu.edu. The state of Washington prohibits discrimination in employment based on Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Creed, Disability, HIV/AIDS, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Veteran or Military status. Further information about WSU can be found at: http://www.wsu.edu.

Time Type:

Full time

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