Economics and Finance; Economics), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Economics and Finance (Economics), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC
648
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Business

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The Department of Economics and Finance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#113170) in Economics at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Conduct research in the following areas of economics:
  • applied microeconomics.
  • macroeconomics.
  • econometrics.
  • labor economics.
  • industrial organization.
  • international economics.
  • related fields.
• engage in service to the department, college, and university.
• maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.

A terminal degree in economics is required by the appointment date.

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:

• Ability to teach in multiple areas of economics.
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Stata, R, Python).
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement.
• Holding or pursuing professional certifications such as the NABE Certified Business Economist (CBE®) credential.
• Relevant applied or policy experience.

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Michael Roach ch.

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Application Review Date: 11/05/2025

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Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

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Equal Opportunity and Accommodations: MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. This position requires a criminal background check. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply, please call  or email emp.