Visiting Assistant / Advanced Assistant / Associate ...

DescriptionJEL ClassificationsL26 EntrepreneurshipK2 Regulation and Business LawM Business AdministrationG Financial EconomicsThe Department of Economics at Occidental College invites applications for a tenured position at the Associate rank (or a tenure-track position at the Advanced Assistant rank), beginning August 2026. We have a preference for hiring at the Associate rank, but will consider strong applications from candidates at an advanced Assistant rank. Upon promotion to Full Professor, the hire will be eligible for the Woody Studenmund named professorship. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in business administration, financial economics, entrepreneurship, or regulation and business law.Occidental College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college known for its diverse student body, commitment to academic excellence and equity, and strong undergraduate research programs. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and maintain an active program of scholarly research. The teaching load is five courses annually (four courses in the first year), and may include first-year writing seminars, managerial economics, personnel economics, financial economics, or other upper-division electives aligned with the candidate's expertise. We value interdisciplinary collaboration and expect faculty to contribute to departmental development, advise students, engage in college governance, and participate in the broader academic community, such as working with the Blyth Fund, the Oxypreneurship Club, and the Hameetman Career Center. Faculty are eligible for a research sabbatical every four years.The Department of Economics at Occidental College centers on the study of decision-making and policy-making in a world shaped by scarcity. We help students understand how incentives influence behavior and how well-designed policies can align individual choices with broader social goals, such as the efficient use of resources and the equitable distribution of outcomes. Our graduates pursue careers in academia, law, business, finance, government, and the military. Many also go on to earn advanced degrees in economics, public policy, business, law, and medicine. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars who integrate their research into the classroom and contribute meaningfully to academic and policy discourse. As a small liberal arts college with a strong tradition of shared governance, Occidental fosters close faculty collaboration and shared responsibility for the academic mission of the institution.Located within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Occidental is committed to a community-engaged curriculum-faculty build fieldwork, visits to local museums and cultural organizations, and long-standing partnerships into their courses. Occidental is also committed to undergraduate research, regularly mentoring students in Occidental's hallmark summer research program. For decades, Occidental has been a leader in creating access for a diverse student body. That diversity enriches the education of all students. We seek an innovative teacher, scholar, mentor, and colleague who wishes to work in such an environment and who shares the commitments articulated in the mission of the College.QualificationsRequired Qualifications A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance or Business-related disciplineCompleted at least 3 years in a tenure-track position or equivalent post-PhD experience in government, policy, or the private sector with demonstrated scholarly achievementDemonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teachingAbility to teach courses in managerial economic, financial markets, and/or other business economics electivesA record of scholarly research and publicationAbility to mentor and advise students through student-led organizations and the Hameetman Career CenterPreferred QualificationsCandidates currently holding tenured position at Associate rankAbility to teach first-year writing seminarsApplication Instructions To be assured full consideration, your application materials must be received by November 10, 2025 (9 pm PST/midnight EST).A complete application includes all of the following:Cover Letter expressing your commitment to academic excellence at Occidental, a diverse liberal arts college (1 page single-spaced max)Curriculum VitaeStatement of research interests and plans for research work (2 pages single-spaced max)Teaching Philosophy Statement that includes your areas of teaching interest and pedagogical approach to designing courses (2 pages single-spaced max)Sample of scholarly workTeaching tallies/evaluationsRecord of commitment to creating equitable learning opportunities and inclusive pedagogies for a diverse student body (2 pages single-spaced max)Three confidential letters of referenceIf you have any questions about the position, the application materials, or the application instructions, please contact the search committee Chair Jesse Mora at or call (323) 341-4039. 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Created: 2026-04-02