Position Description

The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Economics position in its AACSB-accredited program. This full-time position has a 9-month service period and begins September 2019 (Autumn Quarter). Candidates will teach a variety of economics courses which could include principles of economics, intermediate macroeconomics, and intermediate microeconomics. This position will also contribute to our finance major by teaching elective classes covering topics such as international finance and financial markets and institutions. The successful candidate will contribute as an engaged researcher and collaborative colleague to serve our growing school and campus in pursuit of our mission.

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington's commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma's downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma's commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. UW Tacoma has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. It offers a range of academic programs focused on sustainability including environmental sciences and sustainable urban development. It is also home to the Centers for Urban Waters, Business Analytics, and Leadership and Social Responsibility. Situated on the high-technology corridor of Puget Sound, UW Tacoma offers views of the historic Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier, providing an incomparable gateway to the Pacific Northwest recreation. For more information about UW Tacoma, please visit http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/.

The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. Our mission is to