Assistant Professor of Economics and Management - Financial Economics (Tenure-track)

DePauw University • Greencastle, IN

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About The Position

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department of Economics and Management at DePauw University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. A Ph.D. (completed by August 2026) in economics, finance, or a related field is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The department is especially interested in candidates who can teach courses in one or more of the following areas: financial economics, financial and macroeconomic crises, financial econometrics, and behavioral finance. Candidates must also be able to contribute to teaching economics and finance core courses such as Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, and Senior Seminar. The teaching assignment is six courses per year, in addition to a half-credit course taught every third year during January or May term. Funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduate students. DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating approximately 1,850 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. The University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a School of Business and Leadership, and a Creative School, which enriches the community by providing a rich set of music performances and other artistic offerings. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge that prepares students for lifelong success and fulfills its mission to develop leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. DePauw University fosters an environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaborations and the development of experiential and applied learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a related field (completed by August 2026) or ABD candidates considered for Instructor rank.
• Commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting.
• Evidence of effective and inclusive teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach courses in financial economics, financial and macroeconomic crises, financial econometrics, and behavioral finance.
• Additional teaching interests in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, portfolio management, fintech, venture capital, and entrepreneurial finance.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in economics and finance, including core courses and specialized areas of interest.
• Develop and implement effective and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Engage in professional development and research with undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability paid by DePauw University.
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Tuition Remission and Exchange.
• Relocation Allowance.
• Retirement savings plan participation.
• Employee discounts and access to University resources.
• Cigna Employee Assistance benefit available to all employees and their households.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees