The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Economics in the Wilson College of Business seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice or Instruction, starting in August 2026. This position is a 9-month academic year, two-year term appointment, with a primary focus on undergraduate teaching and economics education outreach. The appointment may be extended after the initial two year term.

The standard teaching load is four 3-credit economics courses per semester, delivered through a combination of in-person and online modalities. New hires receive a one-course reduction in either the fall or spring semester of their first year. Depending on expertise and departmental needs, teaching assignments may include Introduction to Business Economics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Statistics for Business Analytics, and/or Decision Analytics. Regular on-campus presence and scheduled office hours are required. In addition to teaching, this position includes a service role supporting the department’s economics education initiatives, with particular emphasis on developing and delivering online and classroom-based resources for K–12 teachers and students. Especially welcome are applicants who can bridge the gap between theory and practice and can convey the importance of economics in a business environment.

The Wilson College of Business (business.uni.edu) is AACSB-accredited with separate accounting accreditation and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship) along with MBA and MAcc degrees. The Wilson College of Business has 49 full-time faculty and 52 staff and enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a "Best Business School" by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report's top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. The Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, secured alternative funding sources and established a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College of Business boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, engaging faculty and students, annually working in all 99 counties in Iowa and 37 states, actively contributing to the economic vitality in Iowa and beyond.

The Department of Economics consists of 8 faculty members and around 70 undergraduate students majoring in the department. The department has a history of teaching excellence evidenced by the active engagement of our students. Faculty are committed to high-quality scholarship, are recognized in their fields, and support Wilson College's commitment to the teacher/scholar model. The department is known for its collegial and supportive environment in both scholarship and teaching, with opportunities for department seminars and collaboration. Our faculty are actively engaged and committed to the growth and continuous improvement of the Economics program in a collective, team-oriented effort to foster the success of its students.

Education Requirements: 

Master’s in economics from an AACSB-accredited university required.

Required Qualifications: 

Record of excellence in teaching online; record of excellence in teaching in-person; at least two (2) semesters of in-person stand-alone teaching experience; at least two (2) semesters of online teaching experience; evidence of ability to create an engaged and applied classroom environment; and demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

PhD in economics from an AACSB-accredited university; experience teaching principles of microeconomics, principles of macroeconomics, or business statistics online; and evidence of ability to advance the academic, professional, and personal success of students preferred.

For more information, please contact Alicia Rosburg, Department Head of Economics, at 319-273-3263 or alicia.rosburg@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by February 27, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita

2) Cover Letter

3) Evidence of Effective Teaching

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 2/27/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.