Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code

UG74

Pay Grade

0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

No

Subject to Credit Check

No

Internal Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

Department

Finance & Economics

Position Type

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

9 mo.

Job Details

The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal
Carolina University invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track position at the assistant/associate professor level in
the Department of Finance and Economics beginning Fall 2027. To be
considered, candidates should possess a Ph.D. in economics or
financial economics (or a closely related field) from an AACSB
-accredited program. A.B.D. candidates with a clear plan for degree
completion by August 2027 may be considered. A candidate with a
completed Ph.D. must have a recent and consistent record of
publication in quality refereed journals. Candidates who have
interest and background in econometrics, financial economics,
and/or data science are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal
candidate would also have a track record of community engagement
and experiential learning that can create value for the department
and for student learning experiences.

The teaching load is three courses per academic semester and may
include face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online delivery. In addition
to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be
expected to engage in research and scholarship, resulting in
high-quality publications. The Wall College of Business has a WRDS
platform with access to CRSP, Compustat, Bloomberg, Datastream, and
Morningstar to support quality scholarship and teaching. The
position also requires service activities, including contributing
to the assessment of student learning outcomes, and other service
to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
It is expected that the individual chosen for this position will
possess a commitment to teaching excellence, demonstrated ability
or capacity to produce quality scholarly academic research, a
commitment to involvement in service to the university and the
profession, excellent communication skills, and effective teamwork
skills.

Accredited by AACSB International, the Wall College of Business
serves more than 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The
college offers undergraduate majors in seven disciplines
(Accounting, Commercial and Investment Real Estate, Economics,
Finance, Management, Marketing, and Hospitality, Resort and Tourism
Management), as well as MBA and M.S. in Finance graduate programs.
The Department of Finance and Economics houses majors in both
disciplines, along with a Commercial and Investment Real Estate
major. The department also has minors in economics, commercial and
investment real estate, and actuarial science and risk management
along with a certificate in financial planning (CFP Board
Registered Program). Additional information about the College and
the University and its programs can be obtained by accessing the
university’s website (http://www.coastal.edu).

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts
institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from
the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina
University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53
nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the
baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional
significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities,
education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in
instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science:
coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Interested candidates should electronically submit at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122833
1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement on
teaching philosophy, 4) statement on research philosophy, 5) their
copies of the most recent student evaluations of teaching, 6) a
recent publication or job market paper; 7) unofficial graduate
transcripts, 8) names and contact information for three
professional references, 9)*ABD Candidates – a letter from your
dissertation chair or department chair certifying your ABD status
and your anticipated dissertation timeline. Review of application
materials will begin November 6, 2026 and will continue until the
position is filled.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or
applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a
disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently
separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge
veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established
alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for
excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or DBA in economics, financial economics, or a closely related
field from an AACSB or regionally-accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This position communicates (express or exchange information) with
students to provide instruction.

Posting Sponsorship Designation

Will Employer-based sponsorship be considered for this
position?

Yes

Posting Designation

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position,
subject to institutional review and applicable law.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship for Job Posting

Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon
authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider
employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however,
sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal,
financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors
part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not
sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee
applies.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00513P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/16/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

11/06/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122833

Job Duties

Job Duty

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Job Duty

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site
for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to
students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades
(e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in
the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports
absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or
produces creative work. Trains students in related research
techniques and in creative production.

Job Duty

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and
University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities
including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and
scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a PhD/DBA in economics or a related discipline or

a related field?

• Yes. Already have.
• Yes, will have by appointment start date
• No
• If you are currently completing a PhD/DBA, please list your

anticipated graduation date (month, year).

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Research Statement
• Teaching Evaluation(s)

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3