Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics (Non-Tenure Track)

The Department of Economics and Finance within the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks applicants for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, starting in August 2026.

This is a non-tenure-track position serving an initial term through May 2027, with the option to renew for one additional year, based on need and a satisfactory performance evaluation.

This position has an expectation for teaching, research productivity, and service. Teaching expectations include 3 courses in Economics each Fall and Spring semester (6 courses total) and some service support for clubs, the department, etc. Courses may be a mix of principles and upper-level undergraduate courses. This position is expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the department and be research-active

A PhD in Economics with a research and/or coursework focus in Economics (any field) or in a highly-related field is required.

Preferred qualifications for appointment as a non-tenure track assistant includes a strong record of teaching and research with ability to publish in high quality journals.

The Department of Economics and Finance at UNCW is actively involved in our undergraduate and master's level programs. The department contributes four concentrations (finance, economics, real estate, and fintech) in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Additionally, the department houses the Bachelor of Arts in Economics Degree and a Master of Science in Finance. Faculty actively support the Master of Business Administration program as well as the International MBA program, a joint program with international partner schools. The Department actively encourages faculty and student engagement through student clubs in addition to other programs such as Fed Challenge, CFA Challenge, the student managed investment fund, and honors research projects, etc. The department also prides itself on an improving research portfolio and collaborative work within the department.

UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references is required for all applications. *If ABD, one reference must be from Dissertation chair