Assistant Professor of Social Studies

Wesleyan Assurance Society•Middletown, CT

23h•$93,500 - $98,500•Onsite

About The Position

Wesleyan University’s College of Social Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning July 1, 2027. The position is for scholars whose primary research and teaching interests include the history of economic thought, economic history, political economy, and/or economic philosophy. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in economics by the time of appointment to be hired as an assistant professor. A candidate who is on track to complete the degree within one year of hire may initially be hired as an instructor, with the rank converted to assistant professor upon completion. Advanced assistant professors of economics are also encouraged to apply. The teaching load is four courses per year. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, maintaining a sustained and professionally visible research program, and participating in faculty governance at the college and university levels. The College of Social Studies is a rigorous, multidisciplinary major focused on history, government, and social theory as well as economics. Founded in 1959, the CSS is reading- and writing-intensive, and encourages intellectual independence through weekly essays, small-group tutorials, and a vibrant intellectual community. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations if available, and a sample of scholarly writing through the online application portal. The cover letter should describe how the applicant supports the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community. Applicants must also provide email addresses for three referees, from whom confidential recommendation letters will be requested. Complete applications must be received by November 15, 2026, to be assured of full consideration. External offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. The salary range is $93,500–$98,500, with experience considered in determining salary offers. The position is on campus.

Requirements

Ph.D. in economics in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an assistant professor.
Applicants who have not completed the Ph.D. at appointment must be on track to complete it within one year of hire to be eligible for an initial instructor appointment followed by conversion to assistant professor.
Primary research and teaching interests in history of economic thought, economic history, political economy, and/or economic philosophy.