Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine
University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong
liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a
bold vision for the future.

Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of
approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic
programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention
to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best
387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings
published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey
by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place
that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to
include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in
more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in
Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best
work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com
named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy
employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the
top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living
and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city
for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low
unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of
the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an
engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career
networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of
life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the
community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and
action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty,
staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Position Summary

The W. Fielding Rubel School of Business is the only private
business school in Kentucky accredited by AACSB and was recognized
among The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools in the South in
2026. We invite applications for a full-time faculty position in
economics or financial economics, beginning in Fall 2027. The
appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor rank,
commensurate with the candidate's teaching experience and
professional qualifications. The successful candidate will be
expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level,
including, but not limited to, principles of
microeconomics/macroeconomics, money and banking, and potentially
investments.

Bellarmine's W. Fielding Rubel School of Business is committed to
academic excellence, integrity, social responsibility, and making
an impact on our local community. We promote strong ethical
principles, fairness, and respect for the dignity of every
individual. In the spirit of Thomas Merton, the School provides a
student-centered Catholic liberal arts business education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in economics and

finance at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with

AACSB expectations.

• Participate in assessment, advising, and university service

activities.

• Support partnerships with industry and community organizations

to enhance student learning and workforce development
initiatives.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a closely related discipline

from an accredited institution. Doctoral candidates with an
expected completion date of July 2027 are encouraged to apply. ABDs
within one year of completion will be considered. An earned
doctorate is necessary for rank at the assistant or higher
level.

• Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching

excellence and the mentoring of students.

• Candidates should have a well-defined research agenda and the

potential to publish in quality peer-reviewed journals within their
area of expertise.

Preferred:

• Possession of an MBA or a Master's in Finance
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, high-quality teaching at

both the undergraduate and graduate levels in varied
modalities.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application
describing their qualifications for the position; a curriculum
vitae with contact information for three references; a statement of
teaching philosophy; and a statement of research or evidence of a
research agenda. Applications will be reviewed as received and will
continue until the position is filled.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this
position.