The Department of Economics at Villanova University seeks two tenure-track positions beginning Fall 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor.

JEL Classifications:
E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

G Financial Economics

I1 Health

K Law and Economics

L Industrial Organization

Applied Microeconomics

Business Economics

Macroeconomics

The selected candidate will possess research and teaching interests in one or more of the fields listed above and be committed to teaching and research of the highest quality. Being situated in the business school, the department is especially interested in individuals with strong applied research skills and an interest in business-related topics.

The appointment involves an initial teaching load of two courses per semester, in addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications. Villanova University is a nationally ranked institution and values both teaching and research excellence, offering corresponding incentives and compensation. For example, a strong publication record leads to a reduced teaching load, in addition to generous levels of summer support.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

The Villanova School of Business is committed to both scholarly research and teaching

excellence. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to high quality

publications, the appointment involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as service contributions that are appropriate based on faculty rank.

Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. degree before the appointment

starts. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high quality research and

possess excellent teaching skills.

Evidence of strong research potential and teaching excellence are highly valued.

For full consideration for the position, candidates must submit a complete application via the VU jobs portal at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All initial applications are to include:

For finalists, an official graduate transcript will be required. To mail hard copy of transcripts, please send to Search Committee, Department of Economics, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Bartley Hall, Villanova, PA 19085.

The position offers a commensurate and competitive salary and benefits package.

For technical assistance, please contact us at 610-519-7900, 610-519-7616, or jobshelp@villanova.edu.

Application-related questions may be sent to Dr. Scott Dressler, Professor and Search Committee Chair (scott.dressler@villanova.edu), or Dr. Erasmus Kersting, Chair, Department of Economics (erasmus.kersting@villanova.edu).

Competitive