"Assistant Professor"

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About Occidental College

Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and pluralistic world.

What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28 countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses, according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend college.

Assistant Professor Economics

POSITION SUMMARY

JEL Classifications:

• D Microeconomics
• N9 Regional and Urban History
• R Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate and Transportation Economics.

The Department of Economics at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor in Urban Economics with appointment to begin August 2026. Occidental College is a national liberal arts college recognized for its diverse student body, its commitment to academic excellence and equity, and its undergraduate research programs. Candidates must be committed to outstanding teaching and productive scholarly activity. The successful candidate will teach five courses annually (a 2:2 load in the first year), including a selection of classes that could include first-year writing seminars, introductory economics, intermediate economics, or other upper-division electives in the candidate’s area of urban economics expertise. We value interdisciplinary connections to other programs. Our faculty are also expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on faculty governance committees, and participate in the broader college and disciplinary communities. All faculty are eligible for a pre-tenure leave in the fourth year, pending favorable review and a one-semester sabbatical every fourth year after tenure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• a Ph.D. in economics or related field or expected completion of the degree requirements by August 2026.
• demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching
• a record of, or potential for, scholarly research and publication

SALARY

EXPECTED SALARY RANGE (for Academic Year, Nine-month Appointment): $100,000-$108,000

If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application Deadline and Instructions

You must submit a complete application package electronically via Interfolio to be considered. To apply, please submit the following materials through the link below.

https://apply.interfolio.com/178811

• Cover Letter expressing your commitment to academic excellence at Occidental, a diverse liberal arts college
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research interests and plans for research work
• Teaching Philosophy Statement that includes your areas of teaching interest and pedagogical approach to designing courses
• Sample of scholarly work
• Teaching tallies/evaluations, if available
• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence Statement
  • This statement provides your unique perspective on your past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career. This should include your demonstrated commitment to, past evidence of, and future plans for creating equitable opportunities for learning and mentoring especially for students from marginalized and minoritized groups. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help the College contribute to its mission in these areas.
• Three confidential letters of reference

If you have any questions about the position, the application materials, or the application instructions, please contact: bevin@oxy.edu. If you have questions about Interfolio or the application process, please contact the Academic Support Administrator, Beatrice Gonzales, at facultysearch@oxy.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity Employer... (full EEO statement and benefits info omitted for brevity, but included in original).