Assistant Professor of Economics and Business – Economics

Hendrix • Conway, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hendrix College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics and Business in the area of economics, beginning in August 2027. Candidates with broad interests in economics are welcome; candidates interested in health, environmental, or behavioral economics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Primary teaching duties include introductory and upper-level economics courses, such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics, economic research, and upper-level economics electives. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. The College seeks faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and a commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Candidates interested in contributing to the Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage). Applicants should also request three letters of recommendation and have them sent by email to [email protected]. Applications may be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Review begins October 26, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Gina Bergfeld at [email protected].

Hendrix College is a liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is committed to excellence in liberal arts teaching and career preparation, and to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect. Hendrix is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics; ABD candidates will be considered.
• Commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college.
• Application materials must include a cover letter addressing interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage.
• Three letters of recommendation must be requested and sent by email to [email protected].

Nice To Haves

• Interests in health, environmental, or behavioral economics are particularly encouraged.
• Interest in contributing to the Via Hendrix curriculum is particularly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level economics courses, including courses such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, econometrics, economic research, and upper-level economics electives.
• Contribute to the College’s teaching and scholarship in a liberal arts environment.
• Contribute to the Via Hendrix curriculum, which combines hands-on work experience with a strong liberal arts education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree