"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

Company: Spelman College

Job Location: Atlanta, GA

Category: Economics

Type: Full-Time

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor

Begins

Fall Semester 2026

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an outstanding teacher/scholar dedicated to excellence in teaching and has ability to work productively with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in research methods, econometrics, and thesis (research seminar). Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching and mentoring are encouraged to apply. All courses will be taught in person.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate research, experiential learning, and innovative teaching, as well as a proven track record in the ability to transfer her/his research experience to the classroom. The candidate must be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, at all levels.

Posting Number: F621P

Open Date: 09/15/2025

Close Date: 10/31/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

11/07/2025

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