Claremont McKenna College

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The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance (RDS) at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) invites applications for a tenure-track position within environmental, resources or energy economics. We will consider applicants for Assistant or Associate Professorship. The position will begin on July 1, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment.

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research program and the highest standards of excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will teach courses in environmental/resource economics and applied microeconomics. The teaching load is two courses per semester; i.e., four semester courses per year.

Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

Applications should include a cover letter; CV; research statement; teaching statement; a diversity statement addressing the candidate’s ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and at least one research paper. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of at least three references; an email will be automatically sent to them with a link to upload their confidential recommendation letter.

Complete applications, including letters of recommendation, will be reviewed beginning November 18. Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:

$125,000-$175,000

RDS has more than 30 tenured and tenure-track professors in economics, finance, and accounting, and it combines elements of an elite liberal arts college and a research-focused institution. CMC is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

CMC is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.