Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

Haverford College invites applications for a one year full-time visiting position in the Economics Department for the 2025-26 academic year. The teaching responsibilities for the year will be equivalent to five course credits and will include elective courses as well as supervision of students writing senior theses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to engaging a diverse student body and creating an inclusive classroom environment in a liberal arts context.

Candidates should provide evidence of a vigorous commitment to scholarship and excellence in teaching. Candidates should have a PhD by August 2025, and be available to start by August 25, 2025. 

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/165588): 

(1) a cover letter 
(2) a CV
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness 
(4) a sample of recent papers
(5) Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio. 

Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to Giri Parameswaran at gparames@haverford.edu. For more information about Haverford Economics, visit our website (https://www.haverford.edu/economics). For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.

Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college located 9 miles from the center of Philadelphia. The idyllic residential campus is home to 1,472 exceptional undergraduate students who are motivated by their deep intellectual curiosity, respectfully collaborative spirit, and commitment to improving the world around them. The diverse neighborhoods comprising the greater Philadelphia area are home to many cultural icons and recreational spaces, with direct public transportation access from Haverford’s campus and excellent access to many cities on the East Coast. The concentration of higher education institutions in the region provides excellent opportunities for facilitating professional connections.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.