Assistant Professor in Macroeconomics at St Olaf College, Minnesota 2025

Job Description

St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics (Macroeconomics) to begin in August 2026. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in empirical macroeconomics and related areas. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, advising, and research in a vibrant liberal arts college setting in Northfield, Minnesota.

Organization Profile

St. Olaf College, founded in 1874, is a nationally recognized residential liberal arts college located in Northfield, MN, just 45 minutes from the Twin Cities. The college is home to approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. Committed to inclusive learning, St. Olaf fosters a collaborative and diverse academic environment that supports faculty and students alike.

The Department of Economics is a dynamic community of scholars passionate about teaching and research. The department offers two majors: Economics and Quantitative Economics, graduating 75–100 students annually. With a strong emphasis on collaborative learning, faculty frequently engage students in research projects supported by college funding.

Job Title:

• Assistant Professor of Economics (Macroeconomics)
• Employment Type: Full-Time | Tenure-Track Teaching Position
• Department Hiring: Department of Economics

Position Description:

The department seeks candidates with a focus in Empirical Macroeconomics, with interests in areas such as:

• Financial Economics
• Labor Markets and Unemployment
• Economic History
• Big Data or Financial Data Analysis

The selected candidate will:

• Teach intermediate macro theory, introductory and advanced econometrics (cross-sectional or time series), and field-specific electives
• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings
• Advise student research projects
• Contribute to the college’s diverse and inclusive academic environment

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ph.D. in Economics (completed by August 2026)

Preferred Areas of Expertise:

• Macroeconomic labor markets
• Financial data analysis
• Economic history or Big Data methods

Salary:

$84,000 – $89,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Job Location:

1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, Minnesota, USA

How to Apply:

Applicants for this position should submit a complete application, including:

• Cover Letter: Explain qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Graduate Transcripts (Unofficial acceptable)
• Teaching Statement: Include teaching philosophy and proposed electives
• Professional Statement: Outline future research agenda and undergraduate collaboration
• Job Market Paper: Upload as a writing sample
• References: Contact info for three professional referees (letters will be requested at the interview stage)

Review of applications begins: November 1, 2025
Priority deadline: December 1, 2025
Finalist interviews: Expected January 2026

Inquiries may be directed to:
Seth Binder, Search Committee Chair
Email: tt2026macro@stolaf.edu

College Benefits:

• 9% retirement match
• Health savings account contributions
• Tuition discounts (up to 90%) for eligible employees’ children
• Generous PTO
• Faculty development and support resources

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