Macalester College, Economics
Position ID:
Macalester-Economics-BEHAVIORAL [#32416]
Position Title:
Behavioral Economics
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/11/13 23:59:59 (posted 2026/08/05, listed until 2027/02/05)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Economics at Macalester College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in the 2027-28 academic year. We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in Behavioral Economics. Macalester College values a strong commitment to research, a promise of successful scholarly engagement, and dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment. A Ph.D. degree is expected by August 2027. At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. In this spirit, we pride ourselves on our inclusive curriculum and pedagogy (e.g. active learning, real world applications, early engagement in research). Macalester also provides an attractive environment for economists. We offer a vibrant, engaged and collegial environment in the heart of the Twin Cities. We currently offer the largest single major on campus, and have a track record of exceptional undergraduate research collaboration. Macalester faculty teach five semester course sections per year (typically two to three distinct courses), supervise honors theses, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and engage in departmental activities. During their first year, new faculty teach four courses and attend a weekly new faculty development seminar. The Macalester Faculty Handbook details expectations for tenure and promotion. For full consideration, please submit the following materials to Academic Jobs Online by November 13, 2026. (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32416): 1. Curriculum vitae (CV), 2. Job market paper, 3. Graduate school transcripts (no GPA requirement), 4. Three letters of recommendation – at least one of which discusses your potential as a teacher, 5. Teaching statement: a statement of your experience in, commitment to, and vision for teaching undergraduate students. Discuss pedagogical approaches (e.g., inclusive teaching, active and innovative teaching strategies, assessment of learning outcomes), future teaching development goals, and courses you’d be passionate to teach or introduce into the curriculum, 6. A cover letter (2-3 pages) that provides an executive summary of your: specific interest in joining the Economics Department at Macalester College, training and experience in Economics or a closely related field, contributions to the scholarly field and future research goals, demonstrated activity and commitment to inclusive pedagogies, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement; experience and vision regarding teaching, advising, and mentorship of students with a variety of experiences and backgrounds with attention to students who experience structural barriers and limited access to educational opportunities. Application materials should be written to be accessible to all members of the search committee (including Economics and non-Economics faculty and undergraduate students), as well as the college Provost and Dean of the Faculty. The starting salary range for this position will be $99,000-$102,000, depending on experience. If the candidate is an advanced assistant candidate, salary would be above this range and based on internal equity. At Macalester, we offer a generous package of employee benefits. Here are some highlights: 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. Comprehensive health insurance options, including a high-deductible health plan and PPO plan Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account. Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions. Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan. Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities. You may see our full benefits options on our Benefits Page. Macalester College is a distinctive, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester's diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates from 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 107 countries. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic distinction with a special emphasis on global engagement, justice and equity, and service to society. Macalester College invites candidates who enrich our community and strongly encourages applications across a variety of experiences and identities. Please note that candidates who are invited for a campus interview will be required to complete faculty screening questions, and offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check at the time of offer. Additionally, finalist candidates will be asked to provide reference contacts and we may call for additional references. Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law. For additional information, see Macalester College's full Notice of Nondiscrimination. CONTACT: Amy Damon, Chair, Department of Economics: adamon@macalester.edu.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Graduate Transcripts (No GPA requirement)
- Job Market Paper in PDF Format
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
651-696-6862
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105