Job Description

Job Number: AY 26.27 #0279

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The AACSB-accredited Department of Business Administration at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position in Economics beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, with emphasis on Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Statistics, and other quantitative/analytics-focused courses as needed. Flexibility to teach during both daytime and evening hours is required. Candidates must also show strong potential for publishing in peer-reviewed economics-related journals. A successful interview and a demonstration of teaching effectiveness are required. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth and professional development; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Economics or a closely related field from a nationally accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered but must complete the terminal degree by December 31, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience incorporating artificial intelligence (Al) tools or methods into teaching and curriculum development in economics or related areas.

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. Candidates must supply official transcripts by the time of any interview. If candidates cannot send official transcripts electronically, please mail them to: Dr. Saehwa Hong, Department of Business Administration, Kutztown University, 425 Baldy Road, Kutztown, PA 19530. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu . Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu , or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov . Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at strative-offices/social-equity.html .

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu .

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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