"K.W. Davis Endowed Professor of Economic Organizations and Innovation"

Job Details

Title

K.W. Davis Endowed Professor of Economic Organizations and Innovation

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track

Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank

Full Professor

Open Date

08/28/2025

Close Date

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College seeks to hire the K.W. Davis Endowed Professor of Economic Organizations and Innovation beginning January 2026 or possibly later. We seek scholars who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. The position is funded by the Shelby Cullom Davis Endowment for American Business and Economic Enterprise at Trinity College, which was created to foster understanding of, and promote the activity of entrepreneurship and the operation of a market economy.

This is a non-tenured Named Professorship with an initial three year contract with eligibility for five year contracts afterwards. This type of position and the renewal process will be clearly specified in the appointment letter. If the initial appointment is not at the level of Full Professor, promotion is possible.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent. Ph.D. in Economics, Sociology, History, or related field, or equivalent terminal degree, such as J.D.

Ideal candidates have experience with rigorous student centered pedagogy that develops transferable skills in composition, research, public speaking, and full and fair consideration of diverse viewpoints in the spirit of the liberal arts. A preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary interests. Candidates will teach four courses per year, and are eligible for a one-semester leave every fourth year. in the Formal Organizations program, based on their specific interests and area of disciplinary competence from a broad established curriculum. Sample courses include: Formal Organizations and Market Behavior, Entrepreneurship and Markets, Entrepreneurship and Society, Issues in Methodological Individualism, Exit Voice and Power in Organizations, Normative Analysis of Organizations, College, Sports Organizations, and Matching Markets.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start-up expense fund.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed applications, including cover letter, CV, letters of recommendation, teaching statement, a writing sample, and official summaries of teaching evaluations should be received for priority evaluation by October 15, 2025 to receive full consideration (but will continue until filled). Video interviews will be conducted in the second half of October. Contact: Edward.Stringham@trincoll.edu. Applicants are asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where the referee must upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

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Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.