George Mason University Korea

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George Mason University Korea (Mason Korea) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor position in Economics, with an expected start date of August 2026 (Fall Semester).

Positions Available:
Macroeconomics: One non-tenure track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in macroeconomics.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics (advanced ABD candidates with a strong teaching record will also be considered).
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching economics.
Commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching a diverse, international student body.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience as primary instructors in undergraduate courses—particularly in macroeconomics, financial economics, or international economics

About George Mason Korea
George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. It is among the 115 or so top “R1” ranked research universities in the US and in the top 200 of the Shanghai World Ranking of Universities. A public university located in Fairfax Virginia, George Mason is the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs.

George Mason, Korea, is George Mason’s campus in Songdo, South Korea. Mason Korea was established as part of George Mason University’s commitment to education on a global scale and its belief in the power of international perspective and connection. Mason Korea is located on the Incheon Global Campus (IGC), which it shares with three other international branch campuses. Mason Korea students, staff, and faculty have access to modern facilities and resources on the IGC for a terrific living and work environment. Songdo, South Korea is a modern “smart” city designed from the start with large parks, plentiful walking and bike paths, and excellent public transportation. Songdo is convenient to Korea’s Incheon International Airport—around a half hour by car—as well as to the capital city of Seoul—around an hour by car.
Further information on Mason Korea can be found at: http://masonkorea.gmu.edu/.

Please note that while Mason Korea is an international campus of George Mason University, this position is specific to Mason Korea. The successful candidate will be required to work at the Mason Korea campus in Incheon Songdo, Korea. This role does not support remote work, and all teaching is at the undergraduate level.


About the Position
The position is teaching-focused, requiring a load of four courses per semester with the potential to teach one optional summer course. Mason Korea offers a teaching release—one course per semester—for candidates who demonstrate strong research capabilities. This is a non-tenure-track, term faculty role that is both renewable and promotable based on performance. A commitment to teaching excellence is essential, especially given that our economics courses also serve non-major students.
The position is at the Assistant Professor level. Applications from candidates with Associate Professor level experience or higher will be reviewed and considered; however, they will be considered for an Assistant Professor appointment. Please note that there are currently no plans to offer the position at the Associate level or above.

The compensation package is competitive. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics.
Applicants must be prepared to teach macroeconomics and upper-level electives (including international economic policy)
Competitive candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.
Experience and enthusiasm for teaching an international student population is a plus.

To Apply:
Applicants must submit the following documents to the university hiring site (Click on Apply for this Job).

- Cover letter
- CV
- Teaching statement
- Research statement
- Three names/contact information of professional references (References will not be contacted without consent from applicants)

- Special Instructions:
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
- Please note: Late submissions or applications missing any of the required documents
will not be considered.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.