Description
The Department of Economics and Business at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics and Business with specialization in marketing, to begin Fall 2027.
The department offers four undergraduate degrees which reflect our interdisciplinary approach to economics and business: (1) Business, Economics, and Society; (2) Economics; (3) International Political Economy; and (4) Mathematical Economics. We engage students in immersive pedagogy via field trips, community-engaged work, and intensive group projects.
Responsibilities for this position entail teaching five courses annually plus advising students’ senior theses, which counts as a sixth course. Faculty are also expected to maintain an active research program and engage in college service.
A successful candidate will have:
A PhD in Business or related fields (ABD candidates will also be considered)
Excellent teaching promise
The ability to teach Consumer Marketing (BU326) and other marketing courses
Willingness and ability to teach two courses annually in the broader departmental and general education curriculum as assigned, such as Introduction to Business and Society (BU201), Principles of Financial Accounting (BU205), Society, Business, and Economics (BU310), Business Analytics (BU318), Qualitative Research Methods (BU319), First-Year Critical Inquiry Seminar (CC100), or First-Year Writing Seminar (CC120). No experience with such courses is required, only willingness to learn
An active research agenda aimed at peer-reviewed publications commensurate with selective liberal arts institutions (for reference, faculty cvs are here; college requirements for tenure are found here on pp. 16-18; the department statement on scholarship is found here.)
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,100 students from across the US and around the world. The College, located on a 99-acre campus in Colorado Springs, is distinguished by its immersive learning and pedagogy made possible by the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies. Professors have a six-block teaching duty in the eight-block year, where one of the six blocks may be assigned to supervising senior and independent projects where the work is spread out across the year rather than completed in a conventional block.
Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our the College’s commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC.”
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Eligible for H-1B sponsorship contingent on being eligible for exemption and/or exception of the $100,000.00 petition fee
What We Offer:
As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
-Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
-Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
-Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants
Benefits and Wellness Information:
Please refer to our Benefits Page
Accommodation Statement:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.
E-Verify Information:
This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov
Leave Information:
Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html
EOE Statement:
Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or DBA in Business or related field by the start of employment plus research in marketing. A Ph.D. in Psychology, Economics, Statistics, or Sociology or a JD may be considered provided it is accompanied by academic research in marketing and experience teaching marketing.
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate teaching experience
Application Instructions
Continuous Recruitment - This position may close without notice. For full consideration, apply by: 07-01-2026
References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation when a candidate accepts a Zoom/Phone interview
For any questions, contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Christina Rader, crader@coloradocollege.edu.
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.
Required Documents
Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) evidence of teaching ability such as course evaluations and syllabi; 5) a research statement (3 pages maximum); 6) sample of research; 7) undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable for applications; the successful candidate will be required to send official transcripts); and 8) contact information for three references.
