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The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics. The school is seeking an individual who will provide excellent undergraduate instruction, incorporate current techniques in teaching, and work collaboratively to strengthen the school’s business programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: School of Business and Economics

Full-Time: 100% appointment, Instructional Academic Staff, Terminal 9-month Appointment for the 2026-2027 academic year, one vacancy

Job Responsibilities:

• Instruction of 12 credits or their equivalent per semester in on-campus Economics courses, primarily in Macroeconomics.
• Committed to building community among students and faculty within SBE and the university.
• This position requires an on-campus presence.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree or ABD status in Economics
• Instructor of record for at least one semester teaching Economics in-person at the university level.

The University of Wisconsin-Superior does not offer H-1B or other work authorization immigration sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be independently, legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain their work authorization without the support or help of UW-Superior throughout employment. UW-Superior is not an E-Verify employer; therefore, it cannot employ individuals on the STEM OPT extension. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Desirable Qualifications:

• ABD status or completed PhD in Economics
• At least two years of classroom instruction at university level
• Experience using a variety of teaching methods in classroom
• Experience and commitment to continued professional development in best practices in teaching and learning

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $70,000 - $82,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

University of Wisconsin-Superior is a gold-level certified employer recognized by Family Friendly Workplaces.

Starting Date: August 26, 2026

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Cassandra Roemhildt at croemhil@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be prompted to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

Important: The application includes only one attachment field. Please upload all required documents in that single field—either as one combined file or as multiple files attached in the same upload area.

Applications will not be considered complete unless all required materials are submitted.

1.) Cover Letter

2.) CV/Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) At least one (1) recent teaching evaluation or at least one (1) piece of other evidence of quality teaching.

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.