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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Department Head and Professor of Mathematics
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Purdue University
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Auburn University
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Auburn University, Alabama
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Tenured: Professor & Department Head of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology
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Department Head, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Professor, T/TE)
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Department Head and Professor, Department of Economics
University of North Carolina at Greensboro·Greensboro, North Carolina
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Type
Administration - Faculty
Position Eclass
FE - Faculty 10 month non-leave ear
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Economics has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 2 full-time non-tenure track lecturers, and 2 administrative staff members. Faculty research spans a wide range of fields, including health, labor and education, energy and environment, innovation and technology, macroeconomics and monetary policy, and applied econometrics. In recent years faculty have published in top-ranked journals including the American Economic Review, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Econometrics, RAND Journal of Economics, Addiction, Research Policy, Journal of International Economics, and Journal of Human Resources. The Department has a strong record of externally supported research, having secured more than $1.1 million in sponsored research funding in the last five years alone. Additionally, faculty have served on review panels for NSF, NIH, AHRQ and the UK NIHR. Faculty include two holders of distinguished professorships, an IZA Research Fellow, journal editors, and scholar with extensive experience leading externally funded research projects and collaborating with government agencies and research organizations. Information about individual faculty may be found at the following URL: https://economics.uncg.edu.
The Department of Economics offers the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Economics, three online post-baccalaureate certificates, the online MA in Applied Economics, and the online Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration. It currently serves 145 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. In addition, the Department delivers courses in the core undergraduate business curriculum and the MBA program. The MA in Applied Economics is a STEM designated program, designed for students who seek careers in business, finance, or government as economists, forecasters, policy analysts, economic researchers, or managers with strong quantitative skills. The Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration is an innovative program that was launched in fall 2025. It is one of four online PhD concentrations offered within the Bryan School.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has 4,765 undergraduate and graduate students, and over 130 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. Additionally, in recent years, its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal articles each, among them 15-20 in FT50 journals plus another 20-25 in other 4 or 4* journals (CABS AJG), in addition to books and grants. More information about the School may be found at https://bryan.uncg.edu/. The Bryan School has two dedicated recording studios and two dedicated HyFlex (studio) classrooms to support its extensive asynchronous online offerings and the growing opportunity for synchronous online offerings.
The Department of Economics offers the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Economics, three online post-baccalaureate certificates, the online MA in Applied Economics, and the online Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration. It currently serves 145 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. In addition, the Department delivers courses in the core undergraduate business curriculum and the MBA program. The MA in Applied Economics is a STEM designated program, designed for students who seek careers in business, finance, or government as economists, forecasters, policy analysts, economic researchers, or managers with strong quantitative skills. The Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration is an innovative program that was launched in fall 2025. It is one of four online PhD concentrations offered within the Bryan School.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has 4,765 undergraduate and graduate students, and over 130 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. Additionally, in recent years, its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal articles each, among them 15-20 in FT50 journals plus another 20-25 in other 4 or 4* journals (CABS AJG), in addition to books and grants. More information about the School may be found at https://bryan.uncg.edu/. The Bryan School has two dedicated recording studios and two dedicated HyFlex (studio) classrooms to support its extensive asynchronous online offerings and the growing opportunity for synchronous online offerings.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Economics and Professor of Economics in the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics. The Head should have a clear, strategic vision for further advancing the research and education programs in the Department. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, national and global visibility, and demonstrated leadership experience in the economics discipline. The Head serves as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the Department, both within and outside of the University, and ensures that the Department serves as a vital resource to private- and public-sector partners in the state and region. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.
The Department and School are seeking a dynamic leader, productive senior faculty member, and exceptional administrator who can foster and build a culture of meaningful collaboration and engagement among faculty, staff, and students within the Department, School, and University.
The Department and School are seeking a dynamic leader, productive senior faculty member, and exceptional administrator who can foster and build a culture of meaningful collaboration and engagement among faculty, staff, and students within the Department, School, and University.
Reporting to the Dean of the Bryan School of Business and Economics, the Head of the Department is the chief academic, administrative, and budgetary officer, as well as the primary spokesperson for the Department. The Department Head should model excellence in teaching and research, while providing visionary and innovative leadership for the faculty, staff, and students within the Department. The Head will be responsible for providing guidance in defining the Department’s strategic priorities, recruiting and retaining a highly qualified student body and faculty, and continuing the current growth of the Department across its undergraduate programs and graduate offerings.
Specific responsibilities of the Head include the following:
- Provide vision and strategic planning leadership for the Department to advance its goals that are in concert and alignment with the broader vision, mission, and goals of the Bryan School and the University;
- Grow the Department’s enrollments in its undergraduate and graduate programs;
- Foster an environment and secure resources that support excellence in faculty research and continue to raise the quality of scholarly output and the reputation of the Department;
- Ensure that faculty members are appropriately mentored and assessed in their teaching, research, and service responsibilities to enhance their prospects for career success;
- Teach in the Department’s undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum and maintain a record of scholarly accomplishments;
- Support and encourage faculty efforts to seek extramural grants and contracts;
- Oversee departmental operations, including budgeting, staffing, course scheduling, personnel processes, and required reporting, with support from departmental staff;
- Work with UNCG Career Services and the Bryan School’s Office of External Affairs to encourage the Department’s undergraduate and graduate students to participate in personal and professional development activities and opportunities that position them for success in their search for internships, full-time positions, and/or graduate education;
- Build a strong working relationship with the Department’s advisory board to enhance further support for the Department’s programs and, where appropriate, develop connections with industry and community leaders;
- Function as the Department communications liaison in an effective, transparent, and timely manner to and from the Dean’s office, and other departments and units;
- Function as the chief Department representative and spokesperson in all forums.
- As appropriate, expand the Department’s participation in Bryan School Executive Education program; and
- As appropriate, assist the Dean and development officers in identifying and cultivating fundraising prospects.
Applicants should also demonstrate evidence of the following skills and experience:
- A commitment to supporting faculty in the pursuit of external funding through grants and contracts;
- Effective communication and public relations skills;
- An ability to develop a shared vision through open communication and transparency;
- A commitment to shared governance;
- An ability to cultivate a climate of academic cohesiveness amongst the disciplines within the Department;
- An ability to work cohesively with the leadership team of the Bryan School, including other Department Heads, in pursuit of overall Bryan School goals;
- An ability to foster a culture of high morale and job satisfaction; and
- A collegial personality, positive attitude, and professional demeanor.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for the position, applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in economics or a closely related field;
- A record of high-quality scholarship in economic research, including publications in leading academic journals; and
- Evidence of effective leadership in areas that may include, but are not limited to, curricular design, strategic planning, sponsored research, and mobilization of faculty, staff, and students around a common vision.
Preferred Qualifications
Tenure Status
Tenure
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for the position, applicants should submit the following:
- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- List of at least three professional references. For each reference, include name, institution, type of reference, email address, and telephone number;
- Research samples; and
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Martijn van Hasselt, Search Committee Chair, at mnvanhas@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department
Economics - 11802
Job Open Date
11/09/2026
For Best Consideration Date
11/09/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
10
FLSA
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Department Head and Professor, Department of Economics
Greensboro, North Carolina
Added 3d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Doctoral degree
Job Description
Position Type
Administration - Faculty
Position Eclass
FE - Faculty 10 month non-leave ear
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Department of Economics has 11 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 2 full-time non-tenure track lecturers, and 2 administrative staff members. Faculty research spans a wide range of fields, including health, labor and education, energy and environment, innovation and technology, macroeconomics and monetary policy, and applied econometrics. In recent years faculty have published in top-ranked journals including the American Economic Review, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Econometrics, RAND Journal of Economics, Addiction, Research Policy, Journal of International Economics, and Journal of Human Resources. The Department has a strong record of externally supported research, having secured more than $1.1 million in sponsored research funding in the last five years alone. Additionally, faculty have served on review panels for NSF, NIH, AHRQ and the UK NIHR. Faculty include two holders of distinguished professorships, an IZA Research Fellow, journal editors, and scholar with extensive experience leading externally funded research projects and collaborating with government agencies and research organizations. Information about individual faculty may be found at the following URL: https://economics.uncg.edu.
The Department of Economics offers the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Economics, three online post-baccalaureate certificates, the online MA in Applied Economics, and the online Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration. It currently serves 145 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. In addition, the Department delivers courses in the core undergraduate business curriculum and the MBA program. The MA in Applied Economics is a STEM designated program, designed for students who seek careers in business, finance, or government as economists, forecasters, policy analysts, economic researchers, or managers with strong quantitative skills. The Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration is an innovative program that was launched in fall 2025. It is one of four online PhD concentrations offered within the Bryan School.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has 4,765 undergraduate and graduate students, and over 130 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. Additionally, in recent years, its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal articles each, among them 15-20 in FT50 journals plus another 20-25 in other 4 or 4* journals (CABS AJG), in addition to books and grants. More information about the School may be found at https://bryan.uncg.edu/. The Bryan School has two dedicated recording studios and two dedicated HyFlex (studio) classrooms to support its extensive asynchronous online offerings and the growing opportunity for synchronous online offerings.
The Department of Economics offers the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Economics, three online post-baccalaureate certificates, the online MA in Applied Economics, and the online Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration. It currently serves 145 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. In addition, the Department delivers courses in the core undergraduate business curriculum and the MBA program. The MA in Applied Economics is a STEM designated program, designed for students who seek careers in business, finance, or government as economists, forecasters, policy analysts, economic researchers, or managers with strong quantitative skills. The Economics Concentration of the PhD in Business Administration is an innovative program that was launched in fall 2025. It is one of four online PhD concentrations offered within the Bryan School.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has 4,765 undergraduate and graduate students, and over 130 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. Additionally, in recent years, its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal articles each, among them 15-20 in FT50 journals plus another 20-25 in other 4 or 4* journals (CABS AJG), in addition to books and grants. More information about the School may be found at https://bryan.uncg.edu/. The Bryan School has two dedicated recording studios and two dedicated HyFlex (studio) classrooms to support its extensive asynchronous online offerings and the growing opportunity for synchronous online offerings.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Economics and Professor of Economics in the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics. The Head should have a clear, strategic vision for further advancing the research and education programs in the Department. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, national and global visibility, and demonstrated leadership experience in the economics discipline. The Head serves as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the Department, both within and outside of the University, and ensures that the Department serves as a vital resource to private- and public-sector partners in the state and region. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.
The Department and School are seeking a dynamic leader, productive senior faculty member, and exceptional administrator who can foster and build a culture of meaningful collaboration and engagement among faculty, staff, and students within the Department, School, and University.
The Department and School are seeking a dynamic leader, productive senior faculty member, and exceptional administrator who can foster and build a culture of meaningful collaboration and engagement among faculty, staff, and students within the Department, School, and University.
Reporting to the Dean of the Bryan School of Business and Economics, the Head of the Department is the chief academic, administrative, and budgetary officer, as well as the primary spokesperson for the Department. The Department Head should model excellence in teaching and research, while providing visionary and innovative leadership for the faculty, staff, and students within the Department. The Head will be responsible for providing guidance in defining the Department’s strategic priorities, recruiting and retaining a highly qualified student body and faculty, and continuing the current growth of the Department across its undergraduate programs and graduate offerings.
Specific responsibilities of the Head include the following:
- Provide vision and strategic planning leadership for the Department to advance its goals that are in concert and alignment with the broader vision, mission, and goals of the Bryan School and the University;
- Grow the Department’s enrollments in its undergraduate and graduate programs;
- Foster an environment and secure resources that support excellence in faculty research and continue to raise the quality of scholarly output and the reputation of the Department;
- Ensure that faculty members are appropriately mentored and assessed in their teaching, research, and service responsibilities to enhance their prospects for career success;
- Teach in the Department’s undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum and maintain a record of scholarly accomplishments;
- Support and encourage faculty efforts to seek extramural grants and contracts;
- Oversee departmental operations, including budgeting, staffing, course scheduling, personnel processes, and required reporting, with support from departmental staff;
- Work with UNCG Career Services and the Bryan School’s Office of External Affairs to encourage the Department’s undergraduate and graduate students to participate in personal and professional development activities and opportunities that position them for success in their search for internships, full-time positions, and/or graduate education;
- Build a strong working relationship with the Department’s advisory board to enhance further support for the Department’s programs and, where appropriate, develop connections with industry and community leaders;
- Function as the Department communications liaison in an effective, transparent, and timely manner to and from the Dean’s office, and other departments and units;
- Function as the chief Department representative and spokesperson in all forums.
- As appropriate, expand the Department’s participation in Bryan School Executive Education program; and
- As appropriate, assist the Dean and development officers in identifying and cultivating fundraising prospects.
Applicants should also demonstrate evidence of the following skills and experience:
- A commitment to supporting faculty in the pursuit of external funding through grants and contracts;
- Effective communication and public relations skills;
- An ability to develop a shared vision through open communication and transparency;
- A commitment to shared governance;
- An ability to cultivate a climate of academic cohesiveness amongst the disciplines within the Department;
- An ability to work cohesively with the leadership team of the Bryan School, including other Department Heads, in pursuit of overall Bryan School goals;
- An ability to foster a culture of high morale and job satisfaction; and
- A collegial personality, positive attitude, and professional demeanor.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for the position, applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in economics or a closely related field;
- A record of high-quality scholarship in economic research, including publications in leading academic journals; and
- Evidence of effective leadership in areas that may include, but are not limited to, curricular design, strategic planning, sponsored research, and mobilization of faculty, staff, and students around a common vision.
Preferred Qualifications
Tenure Status
Tenure
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for the position, applicants should submit the following:
- Letter of interest;
- CV;
- List of at least three professional references. For each reference, include name, institution, type of reference, email address, and telephone number;
- Research samples; and
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Martijn van Hasselt, Search Committee Chair, at mnvanhas@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department
Economics - 11802
Job Open Date
11/09/2026
For Best Consideration Date
11/09/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
10
FLSA
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor and department head jobs.
- Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in the relevant academic discipline
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly output
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level across multiple course formats
- Experience supervising graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or junior faculty
- Demonstrated record of securing or managing extramural grants or research funding
- Administrative or committee leadership experience at the departmental or college level
Tips for Your Professor and Department Head Job Search
Tailor your teaching portfolio precisely
Committees read dozens of portfolios, so yours needs to reflect the specific pedagogy and course load of the target institution. Align your sample syllabi and student outcomes to the department's existing curriculum, not just your previous institution's.
Distinguish faculty from administrative credentials
Department head postings often require demonstrated budget management or curriculum governance experience that standard CV formats bury. Create a brief leadership addendum that surfaces your administrative responsibilities separately from your research and teaching record.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Read the institution type before applying
R1 research universities, teaching-focused liberal arts colleges, and community colleges evaluate candidates on fundamentally different criteria. Confirm which Carnegie classification the institution holds and reframe your research output or service record accordingly before you submit.
Prepare a faculty job talk for the interview
Most tenure-track and department head searches include a formal job talk open to the whole department. Rehearse a 45-minute presentation on current research that also signals teaching ability, since committees are evaluating both simultaneously.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting an offer
Lab equipment, graduate student funding, and course release time are often negotiable before you sign, but difficult to revisit afterward. Ask for a written breakdown of startup support during the offer stage, particularly for science, engineering, and professional programs.
Professor and Department Head Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professor and department heads?
The most active employers for professor and department heads right now are Texas A&M University, Prairie View A&M University, and South Dakota Board of Regents, and the most openings are in Texas, South Dakota, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts each hiring cycle, so checking current listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many professor and department head jobs are remote?
About 0% of professor and department head openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most faculty roles. Online program director and distance-education faculty positions are the sub-areas where fully remote arrangements appear most frequently.
How do you become a professor and department head?
Start by earning a terminal degree in your discipline and building a research record through publications and conference presentations. Secure a tenure-track faculty position, earn tenure, and take on departmental service roles such as graduate director or curriculum committee chair. Administrative experience in those roles positions you to apply for a formal department head appointment.
Can I get a professor and department head role with limited academic leadership experience?
Entry points exist even without formal department head titles. Serving as a program coordinator, graduate director, or search committee chair demonstrates leadership capacity that hiring committees recognize. At smaller institutions and community colleges, candidates with strong teaching records and committee service are regularly considered for head roles without extensive prior administrative titles.
What does the professor and department head interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a screening call or video interview with a subset of the search committee. Finalists are typically invited for an on-campus visit lasting one to two days that includes a job talk, individual meetings with faculty and deans, and sometimes a teaching demonstration. Department head searches often add a separate meeting with current faculty to assess leadership fit before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to professor and department head jobs?
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