Visiting Assistant Professor Of Economics

The Department of Economics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, one-year position at the Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor level to begin August 2024. A second, part-time position may also be available at ⅚ employment (5 courses) with full benefits.

We seek candidates with experience and interest in teaching courses in introductory and intermediate economics. The successful applicant would also teach an advanced undergraduate elective course related to their field(s), which would be negotiated on hire. An ability to teach health care economics is preferred for one of the positions.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in economics is preferred, though ABD in economics with undergraduate teaching experience will receive full consideration.

About the Department

St. Olaf College is a selective private liberal arts college located in Northfield, MN, about 45 minutes from the Twin Cities.

The St. Olaf Economics Department is a community of scholars who are passionate about teaching and research. For more information about the department, visit wp.stolaf.edu/economics/.

Diversity

At St. Olaf College, we are committed to equity and inclusion.

We strive to be a campus of welcome where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity-gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic class, disability, religion, spirituality, and age-to the Hill each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity, transparency, trust, cooperation, consensus, respect, and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening, cultivating a growth mindset, respecting those with different views, being informed by data, and understanding that the work is ongoing, collaborative, organic, and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

How to Apply

A complete application includes:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Graduate transcript (official or unofficial)

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• The contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship

Review of applications will begin on immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to Allison Luedtke, Search Committee Chair, at luedtk2@stolaf.edu.