Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at Connecticut College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, starting July 1, 2027, in the field of Environmental Economics. The successful candidate will teach Environmental Economics, an elective course, Econometrics and, possibly, introductory economics courses.

An interdisciplinary perspective is welcome, since this appointment will be linked with the Environmental Studies program (with faculty from over 10 departments), with opportunities to contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary Centers and Pathways. Successful candidates must have experience teaching one independent class and have evidence of effective teaching and research potential.

Candidates completing their PhD in Economics by the start date are preferred. Tenure-track faculty members teach a 3-2 load (2-2 in the first year). In addition to providing ongoing strong support for teaching and research, the College offers pre-tenured faculty a supplementary research fund and a semester’s sabbatical at full salary after a successful third-year review.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of access and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff.

Connecticut College is an equal opportunity employer. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private post-secondary education institutions. The College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of the following protected characteristics: age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability (physical or mental), domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful source of income, marital status, national origin (including ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran; recently separated veteran; active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran; and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Application deadline: November 15. Submission materials: (1) cover letter; (2) C.V.; (3) job market paper; (4) three letters of recommendation; (5) transcript; (6) evidence of teaching excellence, including a teaching statement, a sample assignment from a past or proposed course, and any other relevant materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/195150. Questions may be addressed to David Chavanne, Chair of Economics at dchavann@conncoll.edu.