Posting Information Position TitleAssistant Professor of Economics Job Posting Number2025032TTL Job LocationRound Rock, San Marcos DepartmentFinance & Economics Position Description TheDepartment of Finance and Economics (https://fin-eco.mccoy.txst.edu/) in theMcCoy College of Business (https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/) at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate economics courses in the area of applied macroeconomics at our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Candidates must be able to demonstrate applying innovative and rigorous analytical approaches to interesting real-world macroeconomic problems, including international economies, development, and human capital. The Department of Finance and Economics is a large, multidisciplinary department with over 40 faculty members engaging in innovative teaching and research including investments, corporate finance, derivatives, economics, and business law. The department offers Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics and a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance and Economics. The department also supports the college’s MBA program and newly created Online DBA . The McCoy College of Business provides student-centered undergraduate and master’s programs that produce graduates with the skills and experience to compete responsibly, professionally, and successfully in diverse and dynamic global environments. Nationally acclaimed faculty, extraordinary community partners, and industrious students collaborate to solve business challenges through applied research. As an AACSB -accredited institution with over 4,500 students, the McCoy College of Business emphasizes innovation, experiential learning, student-focused advising, research, and service as it educates the next generation of global business leaders. Texas State University is in San Marcos, 25 miles south of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country and in the middle of Texas’s innovation corridor, the campus enjoys a beautiful setting along the banks of the San Marcos River and is accessible to two major airports. Texas State University is driving what’s next in research, academic excellence, and student success. Its promising students, inspiring faculty, dedicated staff, and new graduates are primed to have an impact, change lives, and make a difference in the world. As a national research university with a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University: High Research Activity, Texas State University is committed to world-class research and scholarly activities that span all disciplines, create new knowledge, and promote economic, cultural, and technological advancement to address real-world issues. Texas State University is in the top 20% nationally in total R&D expenditures and is on a trajectory to become a Tier One research university. There are over 40,000 students enrolled at Texas State University, making it among the fifty largest public universities in the nation. These students choose from over two hundred bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs offered by ten colleges. Additionally, Texas State University has been named by Forbes as aBest Employer, and aBest Employer for Women. The university is ranked in the top ten for veterans. This position is subject to the availability of funds. Required Qualifications + Earned Ph.D. in Economics from an accredited university by the time of appointment. + Specialization in applied macroeconomics. + Strong potential for publishing in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. + Strong potential for superior teaching effectiveness at the university level. + A record of service engagement appropriate for appointment at the rank of assistant professor at the university level. Preferred Qualifications + Evidence of quality teaching at the university level. + Experience in teaching macroeconomics or managerial economics. + Expertise in time series econometrics and international economics. + A record of publishing in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. Application Procedures Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50358 To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below beforeNovember 15, 2024. + Letter of application (Cover Letter); + Current CV + Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document); + Statement of Research and Goals + Statement of Teaching Philosophy + Samples of Scholarly Work/Research Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting 3 letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Proposed Start DateFall 2025 Posting Date11/11/2024 Review Date11/15/2024 Close Date11/15/2024 Open Until Filled? EEO/AA Statement Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50358 Applicant Documents