Texas State University

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The Department of Finance and Economics in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position, specializing in health economics, environmental economics, behavioral economics, or applied econometrics, to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate economics courses at our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, and provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Candidates must have an interest in applying innovative and rigorous analytical approaches to interesting real-world problems in economics.

Located in San Marcos, Texas—between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor—Texas State University is a vibrant, nationally recognized research university serving more than 40,000 students in over 200 degree programs. The Department of Finance and Economics is one of five departments in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. With more than 40 faculty members, it is a large, multidisciplinary academic unit committed to innovative teaching, impactful research, and student success. Faculty expertise spans investments, corporate finance, financial derivatives, banking, economics, and business law. Our faculty thrive in a collegial environment that values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, while shaping the next generation of business and community leaders.

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the search committee chair: Dr. Dean Showalter (ds29@txstate.edu)

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54208