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How much do visiting assistant professor in economics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for visiting assistant professor in economics in Delaware is $60,051.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,100.00 and $60,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a visiting assistant professor in economics?

A Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics is a temporary faculty member, typically hired for a limited term (often one to three years), to teach courses and sometimes conduct research in economics at a college or university. These positions are often filled to cover faculty leaves, address short-term teaching needs, or bring in specialized expertise. Visiting Assistant Professors generally have a Ph.D. or are close to completing one, and while they may participate in departmental activities, their positions do not usually lead to tenure. The role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain teaching experience and expand their academic network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a visiting assistant professor in economics?

To thrive as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics, you generally need a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field, along with strong research and teaching abilities. Familiarity with statistical software (such as Stata or R), online learning platforms, and experience in publishing academic research are highly valued. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and mentor students are essential soft skills. These qualifications enable effective instruction, research productivity, and meaningful contributions to the academic community.

What are some common challenges faced by visiting assistant professors in economics, and how can they be addressed?

Visiting Assistant Professors in Economics often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as teaching various courses, undertaking research, and integrating into a new academic community, all within a limited contract period. Challenges can include quickly adapting to departmental expectations, managing a heavy teaching load, and establishing research collaborations in a short time frame. To address these, building strong relationships with faculty and staff, seeking mentorship, and proactively communicating with department leadership about expectations can be highly beneficial. Participating in faculty meetings and campus events also helps in networking and finding potential research partners.

What does it mean to be a visiting assistant professor in economics?

A visiting assistant professor in economics is a temporary faculty member hired for a limited period, often one or two academic years, to teach courses, conduct research, and contribute to the department. This position typically requires a doctoral degree and involves responsibilities similar to those of a tenure-track professor but without long-term job security.

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Visiting Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, and Aquaculture

Dover, DE • On-site

Delaware State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$65K - $75K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Location : DSU Main Campus, 1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover
Job Type: 9 Month Faculty
Job Number: 2025-00437
Division: CAST
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
General Description of the Position
THIS IS A 100% GRANT FUNDED POSITION
The Visiting Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, and Aquaculture is a full-time position related to coastal environmental and water resources research at Delaware State University (DSU), College of Agriculture, Science and Technology. The position is a yearly appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor with 60% of time devoted to research and 40% of time devoted to teaching and student experiential learning coordination efforts for both EPSCOR and NOAA LMRCSC Programs. This is a non-tenured professional staff position. The Visiting Assistant Professor supports the project director for EPSCOR and NOAA LMRCSC programs, focusing on coastal water quality monitoring, nutrient dynamics, ecological assessments of the various estuarine and coastal research sites, and environmental microbiology. Proficiency in both field and laboratory research is required, including coordination with the research team (technicians, scientists, and students). The Visiting Assistant Professor has knowledge working with aquatic species (i.e. fish, oyster, crab), background proficient with environmental sampling, water and soil nutrient testing, as well as analytical skills and knowledge in environmental microbiology.
Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
  1. Help with planning and organizing field research activities.
  2. Monitor, collect, and properly store environmental samples.
  3. Analyze water, sediment, oyster, and fish samples.
  4. Use and calibrate field and laboratory tools and equipment.
  5. Prepare stock and working solutions in the laboratory for water quality and other environmental microbiology and ecological assessments.
  6. Study environmental and spatial characteristics of Delaware and Maryland coasts.
  7. Possess the background to understand the relationship between physical, biological, and chemical water quality analyses in relation to land use activities.
  8. Assist with ordering laboratory supplies and managing the laboratory.
  9. Capable of troubleshooting problems that occur during experiments.
  10. Assist the project director with student training and mentoring.
  11. Assist the project director with data analysis and statistical assessment.
  12. Involve in literature collection and writing scientific publications and project reports.
  13. Assist the project director with public outreach activities related to both programs.
  14. Assist the project director with laboratory hands-on training activities of the students.
  15. Assist project director with mentoring students in the field testing and analyses.
  16. Teach one course per academic semester in the expert field.
  17. Coordinate both EPSCOR and NOAA LMRCSC program students with various research plans, field and lab sampling.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities:
  1. Prior field experience, especially working on boats and/in estuarine systems or other water bodies. The incumbent must work well in a group, as well as individually.
  2. Experience in physical and chemical water quality, using and calibrating environmental sonde highly sought, and must be familiar with the laboratory techniques for environmental microbiology.
  3. Good computer and troubleshooting skills are beneficial as well. Experience with laboratory nutrient sampling technique and oyster/fish/crab is requirement.
  4. Enthusiastic about the long-term position and willingness to learn new research techniques is admirable. The research requires long hours of sampling during the field season and requires flexibility in availability.
  5. Must know how to drive and have a proven experience working on the boat and in the field.
  6. Demonstrated coursework in research methodology, particularly in experimental design, survey student progress tracking, or related experimental methodologies.
  7. Strong interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
  8. The ability to work on campus at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware as well as other research locations in Kent and Sussex counties.
  9. Demonstrated potential to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
  10. Strong quantitative analysis skills and proficiency with statistical software.
  11. Strong communication skills appropriate for multiple audiences (e.g., technical, non-technical, students)
  12. Demonstrated potential to contribute to interdisciplinary teams.

Qualification Standards
Education: Ph.D. degree in the field of Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field.
Performance Standards & EEO Statement
The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. Quality of Work
  2. Productivity and Efficiency
  3. Knowledge and Skills
  4. Teamwork and Collaboration
  5. Compliance and Professional Conduct

EEO Statement
Delaware State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or disability, veteran or military status, gender identity or genetic information. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.
Equal opportunity employer/program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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