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Assistant Professor of Economics

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Economics

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

100 Academic West Building

Categories:

Faculty Exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University’s Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 1, 2027, specializing in current heterodox approaches. The position is open to candidates in any research field, with particular interest in scholars working in emerging areas that would expand the department’s curriculum, including the economics of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, ecological economics, complexity economics, and macroeconomics.

Job Duties:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics by the start of the appointment. Candidates in the final stages of completing their Ph.D. will be considered. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in heterodox economics, excellence in undergraduate teaching, and the potential for a strong program of scholarship.

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, including intermediate macroeconomics and electives from a heterodox perspective, and will advise students as well as participate in departmental, university, or professional service. Additional teaching may include introductory economics, and courses

in the college core curriculum, including interdisciplinary courses.

The department is committed to pluralism in economics. We value teaching and scholarship that expose students to multiple intellectual, methodological, social, and global perspectives. We welcome candidates who demonstrate excellence in student-centered teaching, support students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and value collaboration and interdisciplinarity.

To apply, visit careers.bucknell.edu. The application should include:

  • A cover letter
  • A curriculum vita
  • A teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations and syllabi if available, and descriptions of efforts to support students from a wide variety of backgrounds in an inclusive manner.
  • A research statement and research sample
  • Official graduate school transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted separately to the website.
  • Please combine all items into a single PDF file before submitting.

Applications received by November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Questions may be directed to Professor Geoff Schneider at [email protected].

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

  • Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
  • Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
  • An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
  • Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
  • A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
  • A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence: Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].

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