"Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor of Economics"

Assistant or Advanced Assistant Professor of Economics

Williams College: Economics

Location: Williamstown, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES

Open Date: Aug 27, 2025

Deadline: Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Williams College Economics Department invites applications for two tenure-track positions in applied microeconomics, to begin July 1, 2026. We are particularly seeking candidates whose work relates to applied microeconomic theory, development economics, economics of education, gender economics, health economics, household behavior and family economics, industrial organization, labor economics, public economics, public policy, political economy, or urban economics. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage individuals whose experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to academic excellence and innovation to apply.

We are a department of active scholars (https://econ.williams.edu/) and currently have 25 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. The teaching load is two courses per semester, frequently with a double-prep in one of the terms. We offer extensive support and resources to help one succeed in teaching and research, including, among other things: generous leave policy and research funding; programs for professional development, mentoring, and networking; and an evidence-based center to support teaching. Williams College welcomes candidates who plan to seek external research funding as part of their scholarly work. The College is prepared to support faculty applications to a range of federal and private funding sources. For further details on teaching and research at Williams, see: https://econ.williams.edu/jobs/working-in-the-williams-econ-dept/.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D., or all requirements for the Ph.D. degree, completed by September 2026.

Application Instructions

The deadline for application and supporting materials is November 15, 2025. All materials should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/171825. Email, fax, or paper applications cannot be accepted. All applicants should submit a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, a recent research paper, and evidence of successful teaching. The cover letter should speak to the applicant's ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to, among other things, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or religion. Applicants should ensure that three letters of reference are submitted on their behalf. We plan to conduct first-round interviews on Zoom in December and to schedule campus visits for finalists in January or February. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Professor Steven Nafziger, Chair, Department of Economics, snafzige@williams.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171825.

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.