Job description

La Crosse, WI

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Position Title:
Assistant Professor – Economics

Job Category:
Faculty

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The College of Business Administration (CBA) is one of three colleges at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. The CBA consists of six academic departments and one non-academic department (the Small Business Development Center). Six of the college’s seven academic programs are housed in an academic department (Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management and Marketing) and one (the International Business program) is managed by the CBA International Business Advisory Committee. There are eight majors and seven minors in the undergraduate CBA curriculum. The college also participates in the University of Wisconsin online consortium Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The CBA has an outstanding reputation for the high quality of its faculty, programs, staff and most importantly its students. The CBA is fully accredited by
AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) – the premier national and international accreditation authority. The college maintains active collaborations within the region and community and with numerous educational institutions in Europe, Asia and elsewhere.

The CBA maintains an active Assurance of Learning Program to ensure both the undergraduate and graduate programs are assessed and evaluated on a regular basis to foster successful student learning. The planning and assessment efforts are guided by a task force of knowledgeable and enthusiastic faculty and instructional academic staff. Assurance of Learning supports the AACSB
accreditation principles of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job Duties:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Economics, including Principles of Microeconomics and two of the following: Data Analysis for Business Applications, Women in the U.S. Economy, Intermediate Microeconomics, Health Economics, Environmental and Ecological Economics, Labor Economics, or Public Economics.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the undergraduate economics curriculum, including the creation of new courses and revision of existing ones to reflect advances in the field and student needs.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to undergraduate students.
• Supervise undergraduate student research or honors projects, where appropriate.
• Publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Present research findings at regional, national, or international academic or professional conferences.
• Actively participate in departmental efforts to assess student learning outcomes and engage in feedback-driven course improvements.
• Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels, including committee service and student engagement initiatives.

The Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for one, possibly two, full-time, tenure-track faculty positions beginning August 31, 2026. Candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

• A demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Ability or interest in teaching data analysis for business course.
• Ability or interest in teaching one or more of the following areas: labor, public, health, or environmental economics.
• Clear and effective communication skills.

Department:

Economics

Required Qualifications:

• A demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Ability or interest in teaching data analysis for business course.
• Ability or interest in teaching one or more of the following areas: labor, public, health, or environmental economics.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• A PhD in economics or a related field.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• paid holidays and sick days after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

EEO Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is engaged in an effort to be a leader in Wisconsin’s movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness. Please contact the Search and Screen Committee if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Under Wisconsin Statutes, we are required to provide, upon request, a list of nominees and applicants. As part of the application process, you may choose to be excluded from this list. Persons agreeing to be final candidates (to be interviewed) will have their identities revealed as final candidates.

How to apply

Applicants should explicitly address how they meet each of these criteria in their cover letter. The teaching load for this position is 3-3,with class sizes typically ranging from 30-35 students per class.

For full consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter addressing each selection criterion, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

The review of applications starts on October 6, 2025. Applications received on or before October 6th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. Work visa sponsorship is available for the successful candidate if necessary.

Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

Please provide Cover letter and resume

Contact Information:

Sheida Babakhani Teimouri [email protected]