"Assistant Professor"

Job Details

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...