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Assistant / Associate Professor of Economics

Inside Higher Ed, Americus, Georgia, United States, 31719

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Assistant / Associate Professor of Economics Location: Americus, Georgia

About Us Georgia Southwestern State University is a public university located in historic Americus, Georgia. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs and is committed to a collaborative, inclusive learning environment with strong faculty‑student interaction.

Job Summary This full‑time, tenure‑track position begins on August 1, 2026 in the College of Business and Computing (COBAC). The successful candidate will teach economics and management courses—including Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Financial Literacy, Business Finance, and Strategic Management—in both traditional and online formats. The role requires curriculum development, mentoring and advising, service to the College and the University, and the production of research consistent with AACSB standards for SA qualification.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate economics and management courses across curriculum levels.

Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials, including course design for online delivery.

Mentor and advise students, fostering a student‑centric educational experience.

Conduct research consistent with AACSB standards and actively engage in departmental and university service.

Participate in campus community activities and build relationships with local, regional, and industry partners.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or DBA in Economics from an AACSB‑Accredited university (or ABD with a defended proposal).

Strong teaching background and a passion for student engagement.

Experience teaching on‑campus and online courses preferred.

Industry experience is strongly preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Evidence of teaching success

Philosophy of teaching

Transcripts

Contact information for three professional references

Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

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