Grinnell College

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The Department of Economics invites applications for a one-year term contract with the possibility of renewal appointment beginning Fall 2025. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Candidates with research and teaching interests in all fields of economics will be considered. We are especially interested in applicants interested in teaching introductory economics courses: the successful candidate will teach an Introduction to Economics course that combines micro- and macro-economics and a lower 200-level course in their field of interest. The successful candidate may also teach a lower 300-level tools-based course based on their expertise, with examples including advanced econometrics, advanced microeconomic theory, and game theory. The teaching load is five courses over two semesters. Additional information about our curriculum and faculty can be found at https://www.grinnell.edu/academics/majors-concentrations/economics. Term contract renewals are subject to departmental and college priorities and budget availability.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by March 10th. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), a sample research paper, a statement of teaching philosophy (with interests), and, if possible, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Tamara McGavock at ECONOMICSSEARCH@grinnell.edu.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.