Associate or Assistant Professor of Economics

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The EFGB department offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs, including the BA in Economics - Research and Data Analysis, BS Finance with tracks in Credit Analysis and Commercial Banking, Risk Management, Fin Tech, BS Financial Planning and Wealth Management, and BS Global Studies, MS Finance and Financial Services, and MBA concentrations in Finance and Healthcare Economics and Management. The EFGB department also offers a range of undergraduate and graduate certificates.

These programs emphasize practical applications and prepare students for data-driven roles across industries.

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

William Paterson University invites applications for a Tenure Track full-time faculty position

at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Economics in the Department of

Economics, Finance and Global Business (EFGB) of the AACSB-Accredited Cotsakos

College of Business. We welcome applicants from all areas of economics. Candidates with

teaching or research experience in financial analytics are especially encouraged to apply.

This position carries full benefits and a competitive salary. Position starts August 25, 2026.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching:

* Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, online, hybrid and/or in person, in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Economics for Decision Makers, Financial Analytics, Healthcare Economics, Managerial Economics, Finance Information Systems, Finance Risk Management, Machine Learning and Text Mining for Finance, Financial Planning or related courses as per department need.

* Develop syllabi, deliver course content, and…