About this opportunity
Colby College lists this Assistant Professor - Macroeconomics opportunity in waterville, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
We are searching for a macroeconomist with potential for excellence in research and teaching who can contribute to our macroeconomics curriculum, especially at the intermediate level. All department faculty also offer elective courses that are informed by their scholarship. The teaching load at Colby is 4.5 classes per year, typically achieved in the department through three distinct courses. We are seeking candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds who, through their teaching, scholarship, and service, will contribute to access, belonging, and inclusive teaching within the campus community.
Colby is a selective liberal arts college located in Central Maine with high standards for teaching and research. Our 20 continuing department faculty have active research agendas generously supported by the College, including a pre-tenure sabbatical during the fourth year, significant start-up and continuing research funds, and department-funded student research and teaching assistants.
Qualifications
Our review of completed applications will begin on November 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. We plan to conduct first-round interviews in mid-December and to schedule campus visits for finalists in January. To be considered for an interview, your application dossier must include: (i) a cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to Colby and outlines your research agenda; (ii) your curriculum vitae; (iii) three confidential letters of recommendation; (iv) a representative sample of your research; (v) your graduate transcript; (vi) a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment; (vii) and evidence of classroom teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations if available. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. prior to September 1, 2027. The anticipated salary range for this position is $119,800 to $123,800, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Application Instructions
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Worksite address
waterville, ME, 04901, US
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