Open Rank Professor/Instructor of Economics

Full-time

Starting date: Fall 2025

Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open Rank Professor/Instructor of Economics, to start work in the fall 2025 semester. Main responsibilities include teaching, development of curriculum, undergraduate advising, and university service.

The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching in small classes. The position requires mentorship of students, course development, curriculum revision, and continued improvement of a business major. A PhD in Economics is strongly preferred, though candidates with a Master’s degree in economics or a related field will also be considered.

Candidates should have graduate training and teaching experience in Economics. Teaching responsibilities will include microeconomics, and macroeconomics, as well as introductory and upper-division business courses relating to the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities will include microeconomics, and macroeconomics, as well as introductory and upper-division business courses relating to the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in Economics is strongly preferred

Applications

Applications should include a CV, a letter of interest (addressing the desired qualifications, the university’s mission, and evidence of teaching effectiveness), and a list of 3 professional references. These materials should be sent as a single pdf to provost@svu.edu. A sample of research may also be included, in a separate PDF.

The application should also include at least three letters of recommendation, which may be sent separately by recommenders to provost@svu.edu. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.