Stephenson Family Distinguished Professor in Economics (Associate or Full Professor)

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is pleased to invite applications for the endowed Stephenson Family Distinguished Professorship in Economics, housed in the Department of Economics.

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a PhD in Economics and be at the academic rank of full professor or associate professor (or have a record commensurate with an associate professor).

Focus on environmental and resource economics, and/or experimental and behavioral economics

The Department of Economics is an intellectually vibrant community that values excellence in both research and teaching, and has well-established strengths in environmental, resource, experimental and behavioral economics.

The Department of Economics at Appalachian State University is seeking candidates for the endowed Stephenson Family Distinguished Professor in Economics position, which is open to the academic ranks of full professor as a distinguished professor, or associate professor as a distinguished scholar. The professorship holder will maintain a high level of professional service and leadership beyond the University. The start date is for the Fall 2026 semester.

The successful candidate for this endowed faculty position is expected to have and maintain a recognized research program with a focus on environmental and resource economics, and/or experimental and behavioral economics. The department seeks individuals with an outstanding publication record, a strong record or potential for external research funding, proven excellence as a teacher, and an interest in participating in department service activities. While teaching assignments vary with needs, the department seeks candidates with the willingness and expertise to teach courses in business statistics and applied econometrics at the undergraduate level, and at the graduate level for programs such as Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics and Master of Business Administration.

The successful candidate will hold a 9-month faculty position with tenure. The accompanying appointment as the endowed distinguished professorship is for an initial term of five years with the expectation of renewal based on performance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Applicants must submit a complete application consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Applications should be submitted electronically at https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52038

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.