Assistant Professor of Economics

Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size and a nationally recognized liberal arts program. Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body.

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a shared passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. It is distinguished by its small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum blended with professional and pre-professional programs. It is a nationally recognized model for diversity and has no racial majority among its student body. With over 60% students of color, Whittier is designated as an HSI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 850 undergraduates and is ideally located in the scenic hills 18 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Assistant Professor of Economics

The Department of Economics at Whittier College seeks applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2027. The department seeks a macroeconomist with teaching and research interests in development economics and multidimensional poverty. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship employs applied empirical methods and who can contribute to the department's quantitative curriculum.

The successful candidate will teach six courses per year: one section of ECON 300 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, three sections of ECON 200 Principles of Macroeconomics, and two upper-division electives in monetary economics, development economics, or the candidate's specialty. These courses serve Economics majors and minors as well as students in several other programs, and the position may also involve contributions to quantitative methods, interdisciplinary programs, and general education.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive and effective undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. The College particularly values candidates who can engage students in applied research, supervise undergraduate research and senior projects, and involve students in faculty scholarship as research assistants or coauthors.

Candidates should hold a Ph. D. in Economics by the time of appointment. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the potential to maintain a productive scholarly program are required. The position also carries responsibilities for academic advising, departmental governance, College service, and participation in the broader intellectual life of the Whittier College community.

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: full-time
Salary Range: $90,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Vice President Academic Affairs
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/ECONOMICS

Position Requirements:

Candidates should hold a Ph. D. in Economics by the time of appointment. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and the potential to maintain a productive scholarly program are required. The position also carries responsibilities for academic advising, departmental governance, College service, and participation in the broader intellectual life of the Whittier College community.

Application Deadline:

November 15, 2026

Application Materials

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their relevant teaching and mentoring experience, other relevant qualifications, and work authorization status; a curriculum vitae; a job market paper; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests; a graduate transcript; and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to econsearch@whittier.edu.

Direct questions regarding this advertisement to rwhite1@whittier.edu

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Whittier College does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position and does not participate in the E-Verify program. Because participation in E-Verify is required for certain employment authorization categories, applicants who would require employer participation in E-Verify to obtain or maintain employment authorization are not eligible for employment in this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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