Assistant Professor of Economics (10 Months - Tenure Track)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
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Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: ASB
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFT

Description
Job Summary
Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College's core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who are passionate about integrating emerging technologies into their pedagogy and scholarship, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves, including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners of all ages. If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo's mission.
Examples of Duties
The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory-level Economics courses (ECON 101 Microeconomics and/or ECON 102 Macroeconomics) and ECON elective(s) including Health Economics, Labor Economics, and Environmental Economics. Three classes per semester, 24 credits total.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Engage in scholarly activities in accordance with AACSB accreditation requirements
• Advise and mentor students; attend school and department meetings, and participate in College-wide events, such as Commencement, Opening Convocation, State of the College Address and Founder's Day.

Qualifications
Requirements:

Ph.D. in Economics

• At least two peer-reviewed journal articles published
• At least two years of demonstrated teaching excellence
• At least two years of advising and mentoring students

Please submit Cover Letter, Resume and Teaching Statement

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