Assistant Professor of Financial Economics, Department of Economics (R0008846)

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage in scholarly activities (research and scholarship).
• Participate in departmental, College, and University service.
• Contribute to the University’s community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Possess a Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field; ABD candidates will also be considered.
• Demonstrate ability to teach undergraduate courses, initiate and sustain original research and scholarship in financial economics or related fields.
• Contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all stakeholders.