Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics
University of Southern Mississippi
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The University of Southern Mississippi seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics to teach undergraduate courses, advise and mentor students, hold office hours, and participate in faculty service, with responsibilities spanning face‑to‑face and online instruction beginning August 2027.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of effective teaching, including a statement of teaching philosophy; and (4) three letters of recommendation. Application materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.usm.edu. The priority deadline for guaranteed application review is November 30, 2026. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Mehdi Barati via email at [email protected].
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Economics Program in the School of Social Science and Global Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for an assistant teaching professor in Economics to begin in August 2027. This is a permanent, full-time, non-tenure-track position with opportunities for promotion.
The school is seeking an economist with a commitment to teaching and mentoring students. The position is open to all areas of specialization in economics.
Teaching responsibilities may include the following classes: basic economics (Eco 101), principles of microeconomics, and principles of macroeconomics, with opportunities to teach an upper-level course in their area of expertise. Courses are primarily face-to-face, but candidates must be able to teach in both face-to-face and online modalities. We make every effort to limit teaching assignments to two course preparations per semester, subject to program and course scheduling needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Teach four courses per semester for fall and spring terms
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Hold regular office hours to assist students
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Advise and mentor students.
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Attend faculty meetings as determined by Director of School of Social Science and Global Studies
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Participate in service opportunities that impact the university, profession, and/or local communities.
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Remain current in the discipline.
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Other duties as assigned.
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