Job Description
Westminster University
Assistant Professor/Professor of Practice of Business Economics Full Time Faculty
Salary Range: $82,412 - $86,990
Position Summary Westminster University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Business Economics to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, a commitment to student success in business education, and the ability to engage in the research of their discipline. We are interested in a candidate with an advanced degree in economics (Ph.D. preferred) but with specialization in any of the fields of business, including business economics.
The 24-credit annual teaching assignment may include teaching intermediate level macro theory, international trade & finance, managerial economics, and sports economics in our growing Sports Management major. In addition, we have a strong commitment to financial and business literacy for our students and the broader community and would welcome a colleague interested in supporting the incredible work we are doing in the community, including programs in our renowned Westminster Center for Financial Wellness ( and Westminster Tax Clinic (
We are a small private comprehensive university with a liberal arts framework to our core curriculum. As such, faculty responsibilities include advising/mentoring, working with students outside of the classroom, participating in co-curricular activities, and serving on shared governance committees.
As we strive to address the severe underrepresentation of women and minorities in the economics profession, we solicit and encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups. Candidates who will be able to relate to the issues women and underrepresented groups face in the economics profession and candidates who could help champion these students in economics and related fields are especially encouraged to apply.
An application must include a cover letter addressing the specific requirements of the position, current CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. First round of file review will begin with files completed by December 8, 2025 and continue on a rolling basis.
Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree in economics (Ph.D. is preferred).
- Specialization in any of the fields of business, including business economics.
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, with experience as the instructor of record for multiple courses and a commitment to creating active, student-centered learning experiences.
About Westminster: Westminster University prepares students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service and helps them develop skills and attributes vital for success in a diverse and interdependent world. We are a private, independent university that has been advancing the liberal arts tradition since 1875. Westminster is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the heart of the Wasatch Front in a region of the country that merges remarkable natural beauty with a vibrant metropolitan area booming with tech start-ups, new business ventures, and investment opportunities.
We offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our devoted faculty challenge students to engage their curiosity and pursue their passions through purpose-driven academic programs and small class sizes that promote inclusive dialogue. Faculty tend to stay at Westminster for many years, supported through continuous contracts, creative faculty-based initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. Westminster is a place where excellence isn't just a tradition, but a way of life. For more information, visit westminsteru.edu.
Westminster University's commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and in its student value propositions-institutional priorities to support the success of every student: All students will develop a personal wellness approach, participate in outdoor learning activities, apply their learning to leadership in social, professional, and community contexts, and engage in paid professional opportunities to create career confidence and boost earning potential.
We seek colleagues who are prepared to support the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students.
Westminster University does not discriminate based on race, color, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, military status, and genetic information, or other legally protected status. The university's commitment to nondiscrimination applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. For additional information, see the full Non-Discrimination Statement.
Application Instructions: A complete application will include:
- A cover letter addressing the specific requirements of the position
- A recent curriculum vita
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for three professional references
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.
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