Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at Washington College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level starting in August of 2025. Expertise in Behavioral Economics is required, additional expertise in another field such as Health Economics, Urban Economics, Industrial Organization, or History of Economic Thought is desirable. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Willingness to teach in courses contributing to the Business Major is expected. Washington College has a tradition of excellent undergraduate teaching.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. or a defense date scheduled by the time of appointment. Successful candidates will be deeply committed to teaching and maintaining an active scholarly agenda that includes student collaborations and community engagement. A typical course load consists of three courses per semester during the academic year (3/3 load). Courses taught will depend on the experience and expertise of the applicant, but will include teaching introduction and upper-level courses in economics, as well as courses contributing to the Business major. Faculty are also expected to mentor senior thesis students, provide academic advising support, and contribute to department and college-wide service.

About Washington College

Founded in 1782, Washington College is a selective liberal arts institution located in Chestertown, Maryland, on a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Washington College's mission is to challenge and inspire emerging citizen leaders to discover lives of purpose and passion. Preparing our students to be citizen leaders in the twenty-first century requires fostering their intellectual and social development so they are equipped to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and with ideas and viewpoints that differ from their own.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all the following application materials: (1) a one-page cover letter detailing your academic background and experiences and how they align position and our institution, (2) a CV, (3) a statement (maximum of two pages) describing your teaching philosophy, research interests, and how you promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, mentoring, and/or outreach, (4) three letters of recommendation (sent by the letter writer to econsearch@washcoll.edu) and (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. recent teaching evaluations - including written comments). Application materials must be submitted through the college's employment portal [link to be inserted by HR]. Review of applications will begin on November 25. Inquiries regarding this

appointment can be directed to econsearch@washcoll.edu.

Employment is contingent upon completing a successful background check, establishing identity, and verifying employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Washington College provides reasonable accommodations. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact hr@washcoll.edu.