Assistant Professor of Economics and Business – Colorado College

Assistant Professor of Economics and Business – Colorado College

• Institution: Colorado College

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Economics and Business

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 492779

• Appointment Type: Tenure-Track, Full-Time

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive salary; specific range not stated

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026; continuous recruitment and may close without notice. Full consideration was indicated for applications by July 1, 2026.

📋 Overview of Role

Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics and Business specializing in Marketing, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's interdisciplinary undergraduate programs through marketing instruction, broader business and general education courses, student advising, research, and college service.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach five courses annually, with senior thesis advising counting as a sixth course.

• Teach Consumer Marketing (BU326) and other marketing courses.

• Teach approximately two courses annually within the broader departmental and general education curriculum.

• Potential courses include Introduction to Business and Society, Principles of Financial Accounting, Business Analytics, Qualitative Research Methods, and first-year seminars.

• Maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.

• Advise students on senior theses and independent projects.

• Participate in college service and contribute to Colorado College's immersive Block Plan pedagogy.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. or DBA in Business or a related field by the start of employment; ABD candidates may also be considered.

• Experience & Specializations: Research in Marketing and the ability to teach Consumer Marketing and related courses.

• Alternative Academic Backgrounds: Ph.D. holders in Psychology, Economics, Statistics, or Sociology, or JD holders, may be considered when accompanied by marketing research and marketing teaching experience.

• Teaching: Excellent teaching promise; undergraduate teaching experience is preferred.

• Research: An active research program appropriate for a selective liberal arts institution.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive faculty compensation; the posting does not specify a fixed salary range.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 403(b) retirement plan with Colorado College contributing 10%, alongside a mandated 5% employee contribution.

• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays, including 20 days per year.

• Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program.

• Wellness benefits, including access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants.

• H-1B sponsorship may be available subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

3. Teaching statement

4. Evidence of teaching ability, such as course evaluations and syllabi

5. Research statement — maximum 3 pages

6. Research sample

7. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts — unofficial copies/screenshots acceptable initially

8. Contact information for three references

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply through the Colorado College employment portal.

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Dr. Christina Rader, Chair of the Search Committee — crader@coloradocollege.edu

• 📅 Deadline: November 1, 2026; the position is listed as continuous recruitment and may close without notice.

• References: References will be contacted for recommendation letters after a candidate accepts a Zoom/phone interview.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: Colorado College — coloradocollege.edu