Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant Professor of Economics

Company:
Hendrix College

Job Location:

Category:
Economics

Type:
Full-Time

Hendrix College invites applications for a 3-year visiting position in the area of Economics within the Economics and Business Department to begin in August 2026. The College seeks to extend its tradition of excellence in teaching and scholarship by attracting faculty who combine mastery of their disciplines with broad intellectual interests and commitment to the aims of a liberal arts college. Primary teaching duties will include introductory and upper level Economics courses such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Economic Research, and upper-level Economics electives. Electives such as Health Economics, Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization, Behavioral Economics, or Advanced Microeconomics or Advanced Macroeconomics are of particular interest. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. The terminal degree requirement is a Ph.D. in Economics; ABD will be considered.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be requested and sent by e-mail to FacultyRecs@hendrix.edu. Applications can be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Review of materials will begin April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Gina Bergfeld at bergfeld@hendrix.edu, particularly if you are interested in more information about the position in advance of applying.

Hendrix is a distinguished liberal arts college located in Conway, Arkansas, thirty miles from Little Rock at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The College, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching liberal arts. Hendrix College is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic specified by law. The College is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students, faculty, and staff.

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