Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by

12/15/2026. Applications received after 12/15/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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The University of Rhode Island's Department of Economics seeks candidates for a non-tenure track, academic year position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level (Fall 2027) with expertise on history of economics, economic history, and/or macroeconomics. Assistant teaching professors have renewable one-year contracts. Promotion to Associate Teaching Professor is based upon an evaluation/review of teaching effectiveness and student advising within the college at the end of the fourth year for promotion in the fifth year.

THE POSITION IS PREDOMINANTLY IN-PERSON, AND WILL ALLOW FOR SOME HYBRID AND REMOTE SCHEDULING AS NEEDED.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Candidates will teach undergraduate courses in economics, including courses on principles of economics (micro and/or macro), history of thought (competing traditions) and intermediate macroeconomics, advise undergraduate students, and participate in departmental and university governance and service. We are especially interested in candidates who consider teaching as their vocation. We also welcome an interest in pedagogy and in economics education research.

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QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. Master's degree in economics by July 2027.

2. Areas of specialization in the history of economics, economic history, and macroeconomics.

3. Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching.

4. Effective written and oral communication skills.

5 Demonstrated experience of working with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. PhD in economics by July 2027.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Union Non-Tenure Track Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Position is full-time, non-tenure track, academic year, limited to 06/24/2028 with anticipated renewal.

Appointment starting Fall of 2027.

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Department Information

Department Economics Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

• A letter of application detailing your interest in the position and how you meet the required qualifications (max. 2 pages) (as one complete document).

• Curriculum Vitae including names and contact information of three references (do not send letters of reference with initial application) (as one complete document).

• A statement of teaching philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness, supporting URI's strategic priorities of cultivating a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment (max. 3 pages) (as one complete document).