Assistant Professor of Economics (Micro)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

198d • $86,000 - $91,000

About The Position

The Department of Economics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Applied Microeconomics at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2026. Fields of interest to us include urban economics, the economics of race and gender, labor economics, education economics, public policy, and economic history. The successful candidates will likely teach advanced cross-sectional econometrics, introduction to econometrics, principles of economics and elective courses at the intermediate and advanced levels related to their fields. The teaching load is five courses per year. New tenure-track faculty are eligible for research start-up funds and also receive annual professional activity funds. Additional funds to support research and travel are available by application.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in economics, completed by the start date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in urban economics, the economics of race and gender, labor economics, education economics, public policy, or economic history.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced cross-sectional econometrics, introduction to econometrics, principles of economics, and elective courses at the intermediate and advanced levels.
• Engage in research and collaborate with students.
• Participate in departmental seminars and professional development workshops.

Benefits

• Research start-up funds for new tenure-track faculty.
• Annual professional activity funds.
• Additional funds to support research and travel available by application.

What This Job Offers

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