Job description
Posting Number: 20251290F
Location
Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 219-Economics
Position Summary
The Department of Economics at Villanova University seeks two tenure-track positions beginning Fall 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor.
JEL Classifications:
E – Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
G – Financial Economics
I1 – Health
K – Law and Economics
L – Industrial Organization
Keywords:
Applied Microeconomics
Business Economics
Macroeconomics
The selected candidate will possess research and teaching interests in one or more of the fields listed above and be committed to teaching and research of the highest quality. Being situated in the business school, the department is especially interested in individuals with strong applied research skills and an interest in business-related topics.
The appointment involves an initial teaching load of two courses per semester, in addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications. Villanova University is a nationally ranked institution and values both teaching and research excellence, offering corresponding incentives and compensation. For example, a strong publication record leads to a reduced teaching load, in addition to generous levels of summer support.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Villanova School of Business is committed to both scholarly research and teaching
excellence. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high quality
publications, the appointment involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as service contributions that are appropriate based on faculty rank.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. degree before the appointment
starts. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research and
possess excellent teaching skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of strong research potential and teaching excellence are highly valued.
How to apply
For full consideration for the position, candidates must submit a complete application via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
All initial applications are to include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Statement of research interests
- Contact information for 3 references. References will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
For finalists, an official graduate transcript will be required. To mail hard copy of transcripts, please send to Search Committee, Department of Economics, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Bartley Hall, Villanova, PA 19085.
The position offers a commensurate and competitive salary and benefits package.
For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or [email protected].
Application-related questions may be sent to Dr. Scott Dressler, Professor and Search Committee Chair ([email protected]), or Dr. Erasmus Kersting, Chair, Department of Economics ([email protected]).
Salary Posting Information
Competitive
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
