Job Title: Assistant Professor of Economics and Business

Position Status: Tenure-Track

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Economics and Business

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Economics and Business at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics and Business with specialization in macroeconomics, to begin Fall 2026.

The department offers four undergraduate degrees which reflect our interdisciplinary approach to economics: (1) Economics; (2) International Political Economy; (3) Mathematical Economics; and (4) Business, Economics, and Society. We engage students in immersive pedagogy via field trips, community-engaged work, and intensive group projects.

Responsibilities for this position entail teaching five courses annually plus advising students’ senior theses, which counts as a sixth course. Faculty are also expected to maintain an active research program and engage in college service.

A successful candidate will have:
• A PhD in Economics or related fields (ABD candidates will also be considered)
• Excellent teaching promise
• The ability to teach international finance, money and banking, principles of macroeconomics, and intermediate macroeconomic theory
• An active research agenda aimed at peer-reviewed publications commensurate with selective liberal arts institutions (for reference, faculty cvs are here; college requirements for tenure are found here on pp. 16-18; the department statement on scholarship is found here.)
• Interest in contributing to the College’s General Education program

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,100 students from across the US and around the world. The College, located on a 99-acre campus in Colorado Springs, is distinguished by its immersive learning and pedagogy made possible by the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies. Professors have a six-block teaching duty in the eight-block year, where one of the six blocks may be assigned to supervising senior and independent projects where the work is spread out across the year rather than completed in a conventional block.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our the College’s commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC.”

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, caste, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. We believe that College grows stronger by recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse faculty committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics or related field by the start of employment plus any one of the following qualifications: 1. research in macroeconomics, OR 2. experience teaching macroeconomics (either as an assistant or instructor of record), OR 3. an expression of interest in teaching courses in international finance in the cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate teaching experience; field or research in international economics

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 11-01-2025
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation when a candidate accepts a Zoom/Phone interview
• For any questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Christina Rader, crader@coloradocollege.edu.  
  
  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) evidence of teaching ability such as course evaluations and syllabi; 5) a research statement (3 pages maximum); 6) sample of research; 7) undergraduate and 8) graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable for applications; the successful candidate will be required to send official transcripts); and 9) contact information for three references.

Optional Documents

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$90,000

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for H-1B sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
-Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
-Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
-Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.