Economics Faculty

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

14h

About The Position

Calvin University invites applications for two full-time, regular faculty positions in economics in the Department of Politics and Economics, beginning in August 2027, pending administrative approval. Both appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department seeks economists whose specializations complement one another and strengthen its teaching and research breadth. Applicants from all fields of economics are welcome; consideration will include how candidates’ expertise complements other candidates and the department’s existing strengths and needs. Faculty typically teach 24 semester hours per academic year, with assignments generally involving two course preparations per semester. Courses vary in credit hours and length. Faculty are expected to teach effectively, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and serve the university, department, students, and wider community. Candidates must affirm commitment to Calvin University’s educational mission as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition and to integrating faith, learning, and student development. Calvin provides faculty development opportunities and resources supporting teaching and research, including sabbaticals, grants, course releases, summer research stipends, travel funds, and student research opportunities. The university seeks candidates with vibrant Christian faith who are dedicated to integrating that faith with their field of study. It prioritizes candidates with broad interdisciplinary interests, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics throughout the curriculum, and commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom. Calvin welcomes applications from people whose personal characteristics further its commitment to diversity and accessibility. Employment preference based on religion may be given in accordance with applicable law; employment opportunities for foreign nationals may be subject to additional immigration and visa considerations. Applicants must submit an online application with a letter addressing the position’s requirements and responsibilities, a full CV including contact information for three professional references, teaching evaluations if available, a teaching philosophy statement including specific teaching interests, a 250-word statement about engagement with and contribution to Calvin’s mission, a 250-word statement about supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Calvin, and a job market paper. Application review begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.

Requirements

Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Vibrant Christian faith and dedication to integrating faith with the field of study.
Commitment to Calvin University’s educational mission as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition.
Commitment to the Christian faith and to integrating faith, learning, and student development.
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
An active program of relevant research and publication.
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to establishing relationships and positive communication across dimensions of diversity, including race, gender, physical limitations, class, and religious perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a variety of teaching methods and instructional technologies.
Broad interdisciplinary interests.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics throughout the curriculum.
Deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.
A specialization that complements other candidates’ expertise and the department’s existing strengths and needs.

Responsibilities

Teach effectively, typically 24 semester hours per academic year and usually two course preparations per semester.
Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including relevant research and publication.
Serve the university, department, students, and wider community.
Integrate faith with the field of study and support Calvin University’s educational mission.
Engage students beyond the classroom.
Integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics throughout the curriculum.