Assistant Professor Of Economics in Denver, Colorado

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The Economics Department at the University of Denver (DU) currently has
seven tenure-line faculty and three teaching-line faculty. It is strongly
committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which
is in full accord with the value that DU places on Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DEI). As reflected in both their teaching and research, our
faculty have a broader view of what economics is about than is found in the
many other Economics programs in the US. We encourage students not to take in
received knowledge as the truth but to examine it and question it. The
Department thus offers a curriculum that emphasizes the understanding of the
social apparatus that governs the production and distribution of goods and
services, and an appreciation for how economic theories and ideas have
developed over time. We present alternative perspectives on the historical and
present-day relevance of our material, employing more primary sources and
larger reading assignm
ents than one finds in the typical US economics curriculum. Our approach
naturally emphasizes the importance of writing and critical thinking, and
goes beyond the rote acquisition of quantitative skills.

Position Summary

The Department of Economics seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank
of Assistant Professor starting September 2025. We are seeking a heterodox
economist doing research in the areas of economic development and / or
international trade who approaches these topics from a feminist perspective.
Candidates must show promise of distinction in research and publications in
these fields, and must also show promise of excellent teaching ability in
these areas as well as in our introductory courses “Economics: A Critical
Introduction” (ECON 1020) and/or “Introduction to Micro- and
Macroeconomics” (ECON 1030). Teaching courses in our department requires
familiarity with economic history, the history of economic thought,
philosophy of social science, and heterodox as well as mainstream
perspectives on economic theory and policy. The teaching load is five
4-credit-hour courses per academic year spread over three quarters.

Essential Functions

• Teach five 4-credit-hour courses per academic year over three 10-week
  quarters (autumn, winter and spring), including courses that reflect
  the candidate’s area(s) of specialization in economic development and
  / or international trade, and reflect a knowledge of Economics
  commensurate with someone who has studied the subject at the doctoral level.
• Teach courses that will range from undergraduate to graduate (MA) level
  and may include courses contributing to DU’s common curriculum.
• Supervise some MA theses, and advise both graduate and undergraduate
  students.
• Conduct economic research resulting in publications in refereed journals,
  books, and/or monographs. The primary research areas should be economic
  development and / or international trade approached from a feminist
  perspective
• Serve as a good academic citiz n within the Department, the College, the
  Economics profession, DU and the community (e.g., through committee
  service, etc.).
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The person we hire to fill this position will:

• Conduct research in economic development and / or international trade
  approached from a feminist perspective with the aim of making contributions to
  knowledge and producing scholarly publications.
• Incorporate economic history, the history of economic thought,
  philosophy of social science, and heterodox as well as mainstream
  perspectives on economic theory and policy into their scholarship and
  teaching.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and teach required and/or elective
  courses for undergraduate and MA students as well as courses in the
  University’s common curriculum.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching our introductory undergraduate courses
  “Economics: A Critical Introduction” and/or “Introduction to Micro
  and Macroeconomics.”
• Integrate content into their courses that addresses different experiences
  across diverse populations, and integrate pedagogical practices that foster
  equity and inclusion of students from a wide variety of historically excluded
  intersecting identities.
• Contribute to the intellectual diversity of our department, and to the
  advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion through teaching, research
  and service.

• Contribute to the life and operation of the Department through participation
  in faculty meetings and service to the Department, College, and University.
  Required Qualifications

• ABD in Economics or a related discipline at the time of application. If
  ABD, the candidate will be employed at the rank of instructor until the
  Ph.D. degree is completed. The Ph.D. must be completed no later than August
  2026.

• Teaching experience of at least one academic term teaching college level
  economics as a graduate teaching or primary instructor. This should be