What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor, Economics position at Alcorn State University?
Job Title
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor, Economics
Essential Job Functions
- Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, including principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, intermediate theory, money and banking, and economic policy.
- Maintains a 12-credit hour teaching load per semester consistent with School of Business workload policy.
- Develops and refreshes course syllabi, assessments, and learning materials aligned with ACBSP standards and assurance of learning expectations.
- Advises undergraduate and graduate students on academic progress, career planning, and professional development.
- Pursues scholarly productivity through refereed publications, conference presentations, and external funding.
- Participates in department, school, university, and professional service, including committee work, faculty governance, and program review.
- Contributes to curriculum development, learning outcomes assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supports School of Business strategic priorities, including STEM MBA growth, industry partnerships, and student recruitment and retention.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Economics or a closely related field from an accreditedinstitution. ABD candidates near completion may be considered at the
Minimum Experience
- College level teaching experience, or clear potential to teach effectively.
- A record of, or promise for, peer reviewed scholarship appropriate to the rank sought.
- Preferred: teaching experience in an ACBSP or AACSB accredited business program.
- Preferred: expertise in applied economics, econometrics, or data analytics that complements existing offerings.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of micro and macroeconomic theory and applied economics.
- Knowledge of quantitative methods such as econometrics and data analytics.
- Knowledge of ACBSP and AACSB expectations for faculty qualifications and assessment.
- Skill in effective classroom, online, and hybrid instruction for a diverse student body.
- Skill in scholarly writing, research design, and dissemination through peer reviewed outlets.
- Experience with online learning, including online course development and strategies for student engagement in virtual environments.
- Ability to advise and mentor students and support their academic and professional development.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to graduate programs.
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.