JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Denison University

Economics
Assistant Professor of Economics/Public Economics

JOE ID Number: 2026-02_111478185
Date Posted: 10/13/2026
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Assistant Professor of Economics/Public Economics
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Granville, Ohio, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: H -- Public Economics
Keywords:
Public Economics
Public Finance
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics at Denison University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the field of public economics starting August 2027. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level and an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of a small residential liberal arts institution, as well as a clear and active research agenda in the field of public economics. Primary teaching responsibilities will include an upper-level elective course in public finance; introductory and intermediate courses in microeconomic theory and/or econometrics; and additional policy-related elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise which complement the existing offerings of the department. The teaching load for this position is 5 courses per academic year.

The Department of Economics at Denison has sixteen full-time faculty members who appreciate diverse approaches to economics. The department now offers a B.S. in Finance in addition to the B.A. and minor in Economics. For more information about the department please see: https://denison.edu/academics/economics.

Applications received by November 23, 2026 will receive full consideration. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in economics or related field by August 2027. For more details and to submit application please visit: apply.interfolio.com/194122

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 01/31/2027
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions: Dossiers should include a letter of application; CV; statement of teaching philosophy, which addresses the candidate’s approach to teaching economics in a liberal arts setting; writing sample; and three letters of reference.

In the application, candidates should highlight their commitment to liberal arts education and address their experience interacting with and mentoring undergraduate students. They should provide evidence of teaching excellence and the ability to create effective active learning experiences in the classroom, including sample teaching evaluations, if available.

To be assured of full consideration, please apply by November 23, 2026, when we will begin reviewing applications. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Submit application via Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/194122