WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Economics, effective July 1, 2027.
JEL Classifications: G - Financial Economics, E44: Financial Markets and the Macroeconomy, F3: International Finance
Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field; ABD candidates will also be considered. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach undergraduate courses, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in financial economics or related fields, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
Position Summary: This individual will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in financial economics and related areas; the ability to teach courses such as household finance, macro-finance, or personal finance will be especially valued. The successful candidate will also engage in scholarly activities; participate in departmental, College, and University service; and contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately. Complete applications should include a cover letter briefly describing the candidate's teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, job market paper, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Applications submitted on or before November 10th will receive full consideration. To apply, visit: hr.wfu.edu/careers. Inquiries should be directed to Prof. Aeimit Lakdawala, Chair of the Search Committee, at lakdawa@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.
About the Department of Economics: The Department of Economics at Wake Forest is one of the most popular majors in the College, and our students are bright and engaged. Our faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and research, supported by an active research seminar. As a collegiate university dedicated to the Teacher-Scholar model, we seek a colleague with an active and ambitious research agenda and a commitment to deeply engaged teaching of undergraduate students.
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or 336-758-4700.
