Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics

or associate professor level, depending on qualifications and experience, to begin in Fall 2027. We seek candidates committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research and who contribute to diverse and inclusive communities. Successful candidates will be prepared to teach courses in their areas of expertise and throughout the macroeconomics sequence, including at the advanced undergraduate level. Applications in any area of macroeconomics are welcome. The Economics Department is one of the strongest liberal arts departments in the country, with 14 tenured or tenure-track faculty, a diverse and engaged student population, and abundant opportunities for collaboration with colleagues and students. The standard teaching load is 2 courses per semester, with a paid sabbatical every fourth year and generous research support. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.swarthmore.edu/economics . Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable experience effectively supporting, teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body. For more information available to all faculty at Swarthmore, see https://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/welcome-to-provosts-office Qualifications Qualifications include a Ph.D. in economics or related discipline in hand by August 2027, a passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds and identities, and demonstrated potential for high-quality, impactful scholarship. Application Instructions To apply, submit the following materials via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/193898 A brief cover letter describing your interest in this position and highlighting your qualifications for it Your CV Your job market paper A teaching statement that describes your approach to teaching, demonstrates your commitment to equitable and inclusive instruction, and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness, if available. Three letters of recommendation Applications received by November 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. We will conduct initial interviews in mid-December via Zoom. Questions regarding the search may be addressed to Erin Bronchetti, Chair, Department of Economics ( ebronch1@swarthmore.edu ). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to working effectively supporting, teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body.