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Salisbury University
Type
Assistant professor / lecturer
Attendance
On-Site
Posted on
28 July 2026
Application Deadline
11 September 2026
Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, focusing on health and public sector economics, beginning January or August 2027.
Job Description
The Department of Economics in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, beginning in January or August 2027. We seek colleagues whose research and teaching will strengthen our growing undergraduate programs and contribute to the intellectual life of a collegial, student-focused department.
Position
Health Economics and Public Sector Economics. We are seeking an economist whose primary research focus lies in health economics, public economics, or the intersection of both. Relevant areas of expertise include healthcare markets, health policy evaluation, the economics of aging, health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, taxation, government expenditure, social insurance, and state and local public finance.
This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive — candidates working on related topics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be expected to teach principles and intermediate microeconomics and develop one or more new electives that bring fresh applied topics to our curriculum.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
The Department of Economics is part of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, an AACSB-accredited business school. The department offers a Business Economics (BS) major, as well as an Economics (BA) major within the Perdue School, and supports the school's broader undergraduate and MBA programs.
Salisbury University is a public regional comprehensive university and member of the University System of Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Atlantic beaches. SU is consistently recognized as one of the top public regional universities in the North.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a range of $105,000–$117,000. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission.
Application Instructions
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Salisbury, Maryland, Salisbury, United States
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury , United States
Type
Assistant professor / lecturer
Attendance
On-Site
Posted on
28 July 2026
Application Deadline
11 September 2026
Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, focusing on health and public sector economics, beginning January or August 2027.
Job Description
The Department of Economics in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, beginning in January or August 2027. We seek colleagues whose research and teaching will strengthen our growing undergraduate programs and contribute to the intellectual life of a collegial, student-focused department.
Position
Health Economics and Public Sector Economics. We are seeking an economist whose primary research focus lies in health economics, public economics, or the intersection of both. Relevant areas of expertise include healthcare markets, health policy evaluation, the economics of aging, health insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, taxation, government expenditure, social insurance, and state and local public finance.
This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive — candidates working on related topics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidates will be expected to teach principles and intermediate microeconomics and develop one or more new electives that bring fresh applied topics to our curriculum.
Responsibilities
- The position carries a standard teaching load of 3-3 across our undergraduate programs.
- Maintain an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications.
- Mentor undergraduate research and capstone projects.
- Provide service to the department, school, university, and profession.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Economics, or completed by the appointment start date (ABD candidates with a clear completion timeline will be considered).
- Demonstrated potential for high-quality research in the relevant field.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level.
- A research pipeline appropriate to a candidate's career stage, with publications or working papers in progress.
- Interest in developing applied, policy-relevant electives that engage students.
- Ability to work with data and modern econometric or computational tools.
The Department of Economics is part of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, an AACSB-accredited business school. The department offers a Business Economics (BS) major, as well as an Economics (BA) major within the Perdue School, and supports the school's broader undergraduate and MBA programs.
Salisbury University is a public regional comprehensive university and member of the University System of Maryland, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, within easy reach of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Atlantic beaches. SU is consistently recognized as one of the top public regional universities in the North.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a range of $105,000–$117,000. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission.
Application Instructions
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper and/or representative research
- Research statement
- Teaching statement, including evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations if available)
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for initial review)
- Three letters of recommendation
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
More Information
Visit Website
Attendance
On-Site
Posted on
28 July 2026
Type
Assistant Professor / Lecturer
Application Deadline
11 September 2026
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Follow
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Salisbury, Maryland, Salisbury, United States
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury , United States
- Economics
- Higher Education
- Assistant Professor
Salary : $105,000 - $117,000