Job Description

The College of Business (CoB) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant or Associate Professor in Economics, beginning in August 2026 . We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field (ABD considered), a strong record of teaching and research, and experience in applied economic engagement, including work in industry, policy analysis, public scholarship, community-based research, or with nonprofit and governmental organizations.

The successful candidate will be able to teach introductory and intermediate economic theory courses as well as the history of economic thought. They should bring expertise in their area of specialization and be able to integrate it into their teaching. Candidates who can incorporate the evolution of economic ideas—particularly in response to pressing social and economic challenges—throughout the curriculum will be well-suited for this role.

The College of Business prioritizes experiential learning, preparing students to apply their knowledge in practical settings. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student engagement by creating dynamic, interactive learning experiences that foster critical inquiry, analytical thinking, and active participation. Experience creating or using Open Educational Resources and Open Access software is highly desirable and supports our commitment to zero-cost course materials.

This nine-month position offers a competitive salary, along with opportunities for summer teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career advancement. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged faculty in a growing College of Business that is expanding its graduate, professional, and online offerings.

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025. For full consideration, applications must be received no later than September 21, 2025. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter.

• Curriculum vitae.

• A statement of teaching interests and philosophy (up to 1 page).

• A statement of your research program (up to 1 page).

• A statement of your applied economic engagement (up to 1 page).

• Names and contact information for three professional references.

For more information please visit the CoB website at or contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Oak McCoy at bmccoy6@une.edu or the Program Director for Economics, Dr. Aimee Vlachos at avlachos@une.edu .

About University of New England

UNE is a private, non-profit, comprehensive university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and Tangier, Morocco. The College of Business is primarily located on UNE’s waterfront Biddeford campus, with nearby city-based amenities in Portland (a 30-minute drive) and Boston (a 2-hour drive), with plans for the other campuses in place. UNE’s location in southern Maine affords easy access to forests, mountains, freshwater lakes, rocky coastlines, and sandy beaches. UNE’s seven colleges, including CoB, work closely together and collaborate on considerable interdisciplinary activity.

The CoB is UNE’s newest College, launched in 2023. Its mission statement is below.

The College of Business at the University of New England is a caring and collaborative community that offers a student-centered and technology-driven education. Emphasizing experiential learning, our ecosystem equips graduates with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers through industry-focused programs that promote innovation, teamwork, ethical leadership, a global perspective, and social responsibility.

UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE’s excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. Our core values include but are not limited to Student Centeredness; Community and Belonging; and Relentless Inquiry. Visit to learn about our mission, vision, and core values.


UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tight-knit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on “best colleges lists” by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes, and others

UNE also offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site () for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

Teaching

The College of Business seeks candidates to teach in its undergraduate economics programs on the Biddeford campus, with courses offered in both the fall and spring semesters. The typical teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester (3-3), with small class sizes. Candidates who can contribute to curriculum development and demonstrate a commitment to using and authoring Open Educational Resources and Open Access software are highly valued.

Research and Thought Leadership

Full-time faculty are expected to maintain an active research agenda that advances economic scholarship, applied policy work, or interdisciplinary inquiry. Thought leadership—through research publications, public scholarship, or policy engagement—is an integral part of this role.

UNE values economic scholarship that connects theory with practice. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to applied economic engagement, which may include:

• Collaborating with policy organizations, industry, or community partners.
• Translating research into accessible public scholarship (e.g., policy briefs, media contributions, consulting).
• Engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration to address pressing economic and social issues.

Service

Faculty are expected to contribute through service to the department, college, university, and professional organizations. Service responsibilities may include committee work, course and program assessment, participation in academic recruiting efforts, and student mentorship.

Qualifications

• A PhD in economics or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment. Candidates with a combination of academic training and professional experience that provides commensurate qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
• Professional experience that enhances teaching and research, as well as the ability to support internship development and career placement for students is highly valued.

EEO Statement Summary

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