Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics
Location
Cedar City, UT
Job Type
Full-time Faculty
Job Number
202600086
Division
Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business
Department
Economics
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
7/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Southern Utah University, located in Cedar City, Utah, seeks two (2) Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Economics.
Essential Functions
Duties:
Teach economics in a permanent, tenure-track position. Teach 3 courses per semester in both a face-to-face and online environment. Teach all levels of lower-and upper-division courses in Economics (which includes courses in Principles of Economics (Micro and Macro), Quantitative Methods, Managerial Economics, and Econometrics). Meet scholarly or professional engagement requirements as needed to maintain AACSB qualifications as a Scholarly Academic according to the School of Business AACSB Faculty Qualification Policy. Publish in relevant peer- reviewed journals and present at academic conferences. Engage with and mentor students, including advising undergraduate and graduate students on research projects, careers, and graduate educational opportunities in Economics. Assist in recruitment and placement. Assume an active role in the planning and governance of the institution through service on department, school, and campus-wide committees.
Education & Experience
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Economics or in a closely related field. ABD accepted. Foreign equivalent degree accepted. Demonstrable ability to teach economics at the university in a face-to-face and online environment. Demonstrable ability to engage with students in co- and extra-curricular activities. Empirical (using R and STATA) and theoretical economics research.
Supplemental Information
Documents Needed to Apply:
Cover Letter.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
Copy of Unofficial Transcripts.
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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:
High Deductible Health Plans
Health Savings Account
Traditional Health Plans
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Basic
Supplemental
Long-term Disability
Retirement Options:
TIAA (14.2% Contribution)
Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)
URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)
Tuition Waivers
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
To learn more details, visit our benefits page, and view total compensation estimates here.
Employer Southern Utah University (UT)
Address 351 West University Boulevard
Cedar City, Utah, 84720
Phone (435) 586-8572
Website https://www.suu.edu/