Assistant Professor of Economics and Business

Centre College; West Danville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Centre College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Economics & Business, with a specialization in Macroeconomics, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach core and elective macroeconomics courses and contribute to the College's strong undergraduate teaching culture.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment and will pursue an active research agenda while employing diverse pedagogical approaches in

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and varied pedagogical practices.

Aufgaben

• Teach core and elective courses in macroeconomics and related fields.
• Maintain an active research program.
• Engage in service within the Economics & Business Program and Centre College.

Ausbildung

PhD in Economics

Jobbeschreibung

Centre College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Economics & Business, with a specialization in Macroeconomics, beginning in August 2027. We welcome applicants with research and teaching interests in macroeconomics, including macroeconomic aspects of public finance and open economy macroeconomics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education and will utilize a variety of pedagogical practices. As noted in the Statement on Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged.The Economics & Business Program offers two degrees: 1) Business and 2) Economics & Finance. The teaching responsibilities include core and elective courses in the successful candidate’s specialty. The teaching load is six courses per academic year. The Program’s faculty is a highly collegial, dedicated, and accomplished group of teacher-scholars looking for a colleague who will contribute meaningfully to our continued growth and excellence.Centre College is a highly selective college of 1,350 students with small classes and high standards, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs, and is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The faculty are dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We support faculty from all backgrounds, offering early-career mentoring and ongoing professional development. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, including study at top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding jobs.Centre College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. For more information, visit www.centre.edu.To apply, please submit the following at https://www.centre.edu/about/employment-centre . A complete application will include (1) letter describing your interest in and qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) specific evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, (5) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into your expertise and future potential, (6) job-market paper, and (7) unofficial transcripts. For full consideration, submit your complete application by 11/20/26.Candidates with questions about access or accommodations for any part of the application process should contact Dr. John Perry at [e-mail] (Search Chair).