Visiting Assistant Professor, Economics (Temporary)
The Department of Economics in the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware invites applications for two visiting assistant professor positions in Economics. The beginning date for the position is August 15, 2026.
Job Summary
Successful candidates will demonstrate the drive and vision to develop an innovative, and cutting-edge instructional program. The teaching load is six three-credit courses per year. This is a one-year position.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Benefits
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations, 3 letters of reference, and one paper to [provide UD jobs link]. Additional information may be requested after initial review of applicants.
Contact Information
Submit inquiries, but not application materials or letters of reference, to the search committee and department chair, Adrienne Lucas, alucas@udel.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
About the University of Delaware
Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. Located on an attractive campus in Newark, Delaware, roughly an hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore, and about 2 hours from New York and Washington, D.C., the University is a state-assisted institution with a strong private endowment and selective admission.
Lerner College
Lerner College has five departments, 42 academic programs, about 4,200 students, 160 faculty members, and state-of-the-art facilities. Lerner College supports full-time, part-time, on-site corporate, and online MBA programs in addition to MS programs in functional business areas and non-degree executive education programs. All degree programs are fully accredited by the AACSB.
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics is housed within Lerner College and offers BA, BS, MA, MS, and PhD degrees. To learn more about the Department and its faculty members, please visit https://lerner.udel.edu/departments/economics/. The department promotes a collegial, supportive environment and values candidates who share these values.
Salary and Benefits
Salary, benefits, teaching load, and research support are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ideal candidates will have a record of excellent teaching in undergraduate courses and preferably with experience with teaching large courses.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. We will conduct preliminary interviews via Zoom. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately.