Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics

This is a full time, renewable, non-tenure track, academic year, appointment for the Fall of 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teach undergraduate courses in economics including courses on principles of economics and upper-level courses, advise undergraduate students, and participate in departmental and university governance and service. This position will be in the Department of Economics and also serve the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Online Accelerated) through teaching online economics courses with an interdisciplinary focus connecting economics to other academic disciplines.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. PhD in economics (ABD considered).
2. Areas of specialization are open with preference given to those with an interdisciplinary focus.
3. Evidence of excellence in teaching in person and online.
4. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
5. Proficiency in oral communication skills.
6. Proficiency in written communication skills.

PREFERRED:
1. Experience teaching across disciplines, linking economics to allied fields

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
Department: Economics

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) A letter of application detailing your interest in the position and how you meet the required qualifications.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
(#3) A Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (as one complete document).
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

Position Number: 107153
Posting Number: F00504
Posting Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.