JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
DePauw University
Position Title/Short Description
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Economics and Management at DePauw University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. Ph.D. (completed by August 2026) in economics, finance, or a related field is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal-arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The department is especially interested in candidates who can teach courses in one or more of the following areas (financial economics, financial and macroeconomic crises, financial econometrics, and behavioral finance), and also welcomes candidates with additional teaching interests in the following areas (corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, valuation, portfolio management, fintech, venture capital and entrepreneurial finance). Candidates must be able to contribute to teaching economics and finance core courses (i.e., Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory, Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, and Senior Seminar) in addition to courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating approximately 1,850 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe.
Application Requirements:
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Candidates typically engage with courses in financial economics, behavioral finance, and financial econometrics, alongside foundational subjects like intermediate micro and macroeconomic theories. This variety caters to diverse student interests within economics and management disciplines.
A Ph.D. completed by the start date is preferred, especially in economics, finance, or related fields. ABD candidates may qualify at an instructor level, reflecting local academic hiring norms emphasizing advanced research credentials.
This position balances rigorous undergraduate teaching with research, curriculum development, and student mentorship, focusing on economic theory and applied finance, unlike roles centered solely on research or administration.
Applicants connected with the American Economic Association may find enhanced networking opportunities, access to sector-specific research resources, and collaboration prospects that enrich academic and professional growth.
Working with the American Economic Association often means engagement with leading economic research communities, which can amplify teaching quality and provide access to cutting-edge scholarly activities.
Cloverdale's academic market offers a moderate competition level, influenced by DePauw's reputation and local demand for economics faculty, requiring candidates to demonstrate both teaching excellence and research potential.
Salaries generally range from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience and credentials, reflecting regional academic pay scales for tenure-track economics faculty in liberal arts institutions.
Credentials in financial econometrics, behavioral finance, or fintech, plus demonstrated inclusive teaching practices, can enhance appeal amid local hiring preferences for multifaceted economics educators.
This role emphasizes a blend of liberal arts undergraduate teaching and specialized finance topics, fostering a broad yet deep academic environment distinct from research-heavy or business school appointments.
The association offers mentorship programs, access to conferences, and publication platforms, facilitating early-career academic advancement and integration into the economics scholarly community.
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