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The Adam Smith Center seeks exceptional, independently motivated early-career scholars who will research, teach and participate in the vibrant life of the Adam Smith Center in Miami. Fellowships are highly competitive, and applicants’ research proposals must clearly demonstrate engagement with the Center’s mission and academic interests-including economic liberty, free markets, entrepreneurship, academic freedom, classic liberal thought, individual liberty and the institutional foundations of prosperity.
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The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom (ASC) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships. ASC seeks exceptional, independently motivated early-career scholars who will research, teach and participate in the vibrant life of the Adam Smith Center in Miami. Fellowships are highly competitive, and applicants’ research proposals must clearly demonstrate engagement with the Center’s mission and academic interests-including economic liberty, free markets, entrepreneurship, academic freedom, classic liberal thought, individual liberty and the institutional foundations of prosperity.
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Program at a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business and Government Leadership
Courses
The degree consists of 45 credits of required coursework, including 12 credits at the Adam Smith Center, 6 credits in the College of Business, 6 credits in the Economics Department, and 6 credits in the School of Communications. The degree also features 15 credits of elective courses from various departments.
We are currently accepting applications.
*All students who are or will soon be high school graduates or transfer students
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Leadership Starts Here!
The Adam Smith Center strives to prepare students to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with an understanding of economic and individual freedoms.
The Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellows are members of energetic and collaborative intellectual communities at both the Adam Smith Center and FIU. Reporting to the Adam Smith Center’s Associate Director, Postdoctoral Fellows actively contribute to the Center’s mission and activities through:
- Conducting original and independent research aligned with the Center’s mission and academic focus areas;
- Presenting on their research at the end of each semester, and submitting publishable drafts of their work at the end of each academic year;
- Teaching at least one course (or one academic seminar series) each academic year; and
- Contributing to Adam Smith Center events, policy briefings and public outreach initiatives.
In addition, Adam Smith Center Postdoctoral Fellows receive opportunities for professional development as they prepare for the next phases of their careers.
Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.
To be considered for an Adam Smith Center Postdoctoral Fellowship, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter detailing: (1) specific research project(s) that engage(s) the Center’s mission and academic interest areas; (2) why the Adam Smith Center is the best fit for your proposed research and how you intend to contribute to the academic life of the Center; and (3) teaching experience, if any;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Writing sample; and
- Contact information for three academic references.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536241 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and summary of research specialization. This pool will remain open until September 30th, 2026.
Terms
- Competitive salary and benefits;
- Office space, research support, professional development opportunities and access to FIU university-wide resources; and
- One-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the Associate Director for a second (and final) year, based on performance and funding.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate in Economics, Political Economy, Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Business, Law or a related field (the doctorate must be officially conferred by the start date of the fellowship);
- Demonstrated scholarly interest in economic freedom, entrepreneurship, classic liberal thought, free markets, individual liberty and/or the institutional foundations of prosperity;
- Outstanding analytical, writing and communication skills;
- Commitment to academic excellence and public scholarship;
- Teaching experience in relevant fields is strongly preferred; and
- Satisfactory completion of FIU requirements for postdoctoral employment.
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Faculty
Pre-Employment Requirements
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How To Apply
Prospective Employee
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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications“.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Courses
45 credits of required coursework, including:
- 12 credits at the Adam Smith Center
- 6 credits in the College of Business
- 6 credits in the Economics Department, and 6 credits in the School of Communications
- 15 credits of elective courses from the following departments (with ASC academic advisor approval): economics, management, communications, entrepreneurship, politics, public policy, international relations, finance, or other applicable departments.
A student may also supplement the degree with an optional Micro-Credential (such as the Micro-Credential in Leadership Agility offered through FIU’s Center for Leadership), where the student earns a digital badge that can be displayed on a resume or digital portfolio.
Adam Smith Center Core Requirements
• ISS3124 – Foundational Principles for Leaders in Free Market Societies
Foundational Principles for Leaders in Free Market Societies
Adam Smith Center core course examining foundational Western economic and political philosophies, including those of Adam Smith, and their relevance to leadership in the United States. Compares prominent economic and political philosophies and explores their implications for American institutions and American leadership.
• ISS3129 – Political Leadership in the United States
Political Leadership in the United States
Adam Smith Center core course introducing the foundational principles of the United States’ political system and providing an overview of selected free market political and leadership challenges. The Congress, the Presidency and the Federal Judiciary will be examined, as well as key stakeholders including the media, lobbyists, and special interest groups. Significant contemporary challenges facing leaders in the United States will be discussed.
• ISS4362 – Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis for Leaders
Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis for Leaders
Adam Smith Center core course that introduces data analysis tools for leadership in organizations. Students engage in collecting and organizing both quantitative and qualitative data for analysis and presentation.
• ISS4950 – Leadership Capstone
Leadership Capstone
Adam Smith Center leadership capstone under the supervision of an Adam Smith Faculty Advisor, addressing an organizational challenge while applying the skills and theories from the degree program. (Repeatable)
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