"Assistant Professor of Economics"

Job Details

The Carleton College Economics Department invites applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions starting September 1, 2026. One position is in Macroeconomics (any subfield); the other is open to any field.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in economics or related field or expected completion by September 1, 2026
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Potential for high-quality scholarship
• Interest in engaging an intellectual community that values diverse perspectives

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 courses per academic year (1–2 per trimester), including core theory courses
• Advise ~15 senior theses (2 courses) every 2–4 years
• Pursue scholarly research and publication
• Advise students and serve on college committees (second year onwards); participate in faculty governance

Support

• Start-up funds, professional development account, technology support
• One course release in the first year
• One sabbatical term for every 3 years of teaching
• Additional sabbatical opportunities (junior faculty given priority)
• Support for grant writing and teaching development

We are 10 tenure-track faculty and one administrative assistant. We graduate 30–50 majors annually who pursue advanced degrees and careers in economics, finance, policy, law, and more. We value academic freedom, excellence, and inclusion, and were recognized by the AEA for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion.

Carleton is a top-ranked liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, close to the Twin Cities. The region is home to several colleges, the University of Minnesota, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Learn more at https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/.

To apply, submit via JOE:

• Cover letter
• Teaching statement that includes your approach to engaging undergraduates from diverse backgrounds
• Reference letters
• Job market paper
• CV

Priority deadline: November 26, 2025. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom in December; campus visits begin in January.

The expected starting salary range is $91,000 - $109,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

We offer a robust suite of benefits, including:

• A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities.