St. Olaf College

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, one-year position at the Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor level, to begin August 17, 2026.

We seek candidates with experience and interest in teaching Trade, Development, and Gender, or a similar senior-level elective, along with Principles of Economics. The successful applicant would also teach an undergraduate elective course related to their field(s), which would be negotiated upon hire. An ability to teach urban economics is preferred for this position.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in economics is preferred, though an ABD in economics with undergraduate teaching experience will receive full consideration.

About the Department
The St. Olaf Economics Department is a community of scholars who are passionate about teaching and research. For more information, visit https://wp.stolaf.edu/economics/.

How to Apply
A complete application includes the following:
Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in this position
Curriculum vitae
Graduate transcript (unofficial)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Contact information for three professional references


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to Naafey Sardar, Search Chair, at sardar1@stolaf.edu.