Economics - Assistant Professor - Behavioral Economics

Macalester College; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition assistance

Free primary care

Job summary

Macalester College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Behavioral Economics beginning 2027-28. The department seeks candidates with teaching and research excellence in a liberal arts setting. A Ph.D.

is expected by August 2027 and commitment to undergraduate education is essential. The successful candidate will join a vibrant department, teach multiple courses per year, advise honors theses, and contribute to the college's inclusive academic mission

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by August 2027.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting.
• Research agenda in behavioral economics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses (five per academic year).
• Supervise honors theses and mentor student scholars.
• Participate in departmental activities and faculty development seminars.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Behavioral Economics

Education

Ph.D. in Economics

Job description

The Department of Economics at Macalester College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the 2027-28 academic year. We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in Behavioral Economics. Macalester College values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. A Ph.D. degree is expected by August 2027.

At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. In this spirit, we pride ourselves on our inclusive curriculum and pedagogy (e.g. active learning, real world applications, early engagement in research).

Macalester also provides an attractive environment for economists. We offer a vibrant, engaged and collegial environment in the heart of the Twin Cities. We currently offer the largest single major on campus, and have a track record of exceptional undergraduate research collaboration. Macalester faculty teach five semester course sections per year (typically two to three distinct courses), supervise honors theses, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and engage in departmental activities. During their first year, new faculty teach four courses and attend a weekly new faculty development seminar.

The starting salary range for this position will be $99,000-$102,000, depending on experience. If the candidate is an advanced assistant candidate, salary would be above this range and based on internal equity. At Macalester, we offer a generous package of employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health insurance options, including a high-deductible health plan and PPO plan
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities. You may see our full benefits options on our Benefits Page.

Macalester College is a distinctive, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 107 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic distinction with a special emphasis on global engagement, justice and equity, and service to society. Macalester College invites candidates who enrich our community and strongly encourages applications across a variety of experiences and identities.

Please note that candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be required to complete faculty screening questions, and offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check at the time of offer. Additionally, finalist candidates will be asked to provide reference contacts and we may call for additional references.

Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law. For additional information, see Macalester College's full Notice of Nondiscrimination.

CONTACT: Amy Damon, Chair, Department of Economics: [e-mail].