Job Description

Overview
The Department of Economics invites applications for one tenure track position at the assistant professor level beginning in the Fall 2027. We are interested in candidates with expertise in applied microeconomics, with a particular interest in labor, public, and sports economics. The new hire will be expected to teach principles of microeconomics and electives in their fields of specialization.

Salary: $85,000-$100,000

Education and Experience
Candidates are expected to have completed their Ph.D. in Economics prior to the start date, have evidence of promise in research, and have demonstrated a capacity for effective teaching and a willingness to be active in service to Providence College and the community. As our student body becomes increasingly diverse, we welcome applicants with experience teaching and mentoring students from a range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Supplemental Information
Completed applications must be received by November 1, 2026 to receive full consideration by the search committee. Candidates must submit: An on-line cover letter, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a sample of their research, names and contact information for 3 references, teaching statement/philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Application instructions are available on the College website at: https://careers.providence.edu

For additional information please contact: Dr. Michael T. Mathes, [email protected].

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