Assistant Professor- Macroeconomics

who can contribute to our macroeconomics curriculum, especially at the intermediate level. All department faculty also offer elective courses that are informed by their scholarship. The teaching load at Colby is 4.5 classes per year, typically achieved in the department through three distinct courses. We are seeking candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds who, through their teaching, scholarship, and service, will contribute to access, belonging, and inclusive teaching within the campus community. Colby is a selective liberal arts college located in Central Maine with high standards for teaching and research. Our 20 continuing department faculty have active research agendas generously supported by the College, including a pre-tenure sabbatical during the fourth year, significant start-up and continuing research funds, and department-funded student research and teaching assistants. Our review of completed applications will begin on November 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. We plan to conduct first-round interviews in mid-December and to schedule campus visits for finalists in January. To be considered for an interview, your application dossier must include: (i) a cover letter that describes your motivation for applying to Colby and outlines your research agenda; (ii) your curriculum vitae; (iii) three confidential letters of recommendation; (iv) a representative sample of your research; (v) your graduate transcript; (vi) a statement of teaching philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment; (vii) and evidence of classroom teaching effectiveness, including course evaluations if available. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. prior to September 1, 2027. The anticipated salary range for this position is $119,800 to $123,800, commensurate with rank, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Please submit all materials electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/194271 Please direct any questions about the position to: econsearch@colby.edu Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law. Please visit www.colby.edu and http://www.colby.edu/economics/ for more information about the College and Department of Economics.