About

• Teaching Professor, Department of Economics
• The John Chambers College of Business & Economics, West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, WV, is seeking qualified applicants for a Teaching Professor position primarily focused on teaching introductory courses in Economics. The position is a full-time (1.00 FTE), non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment beginning in August 2026.
• Primary Responsibilities

Teaching (80%25)

• Teach eight courses annually, primarily in Economics, though other undergraduate or graduate courses may be assigned based upon departmental needs.
• Develop and deliver engaging, innovative, and effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning and success.
• Serve as a key faculty resource for first-year students, fostering their academic and professional development.

Service (20%25)

• Lead and participate in initiatives aimed at improving student retention and supporting probationary students.
• Collaborate with academic advising and retention teams to design and implement programming that enhances the success and persistence of undergraduate students.
• Contribute to department, college, and university service activities that align with the college’s mission to support student success.

• A PhD degree in Economics.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level.
• A strong commitment to student success, academic engagement, and innovative teaching practices.
• Application Process
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following items electronically via the WVU Faculty Jobs Board, WVUHire, at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities.
• A letter of interest.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A philosophy of teaching statement.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available (e.g., prior teaching evaluations, syllabi, etc.).
• Contact information for three references.
• For specific questions, please contact Cathleen Johnson, Search Committee Chair at cathleen.johnson@mail.wvu.edu.
• About the College
• Founded in 1867, West Virginia University is the state’s primary land-grant comprehensive institution. The John Chambers College of Business & Economics is AACSB accredited and offers a variety of undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs. The College is located in Reynolds Hall, a state-of-the-art facility, providing faculty and students with the resources needed to thrive academically and professionally. More information about the college can be found at https://business.wvu.edu/.
• About West Virginia University
• West Virginia University (WVU) is a state comprehensive Land Grant University with a main campus enrollment of approximately 29,000 students and an R1 Carnegie Classification, the highest research activity level for doctoral universities. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for career development (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and progressive policies supporting work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). Morgantown offers a high quality of life, being recognized among the most livable small cities in the country, and is within driving distance of Pittsburgh and Washington, DC.