Political Economy Position Description
JEL Classification codes:
B 5 Current Heterodox Approaches
D 63 Equity, Justice, Inequality
E 11 Marxian; Sraffian; Kaleckian
E 12 Keynes; Keynesian; Post-Keynesian; Modern Monetary Theory
F 54 Colonialism; Imperialism; Post-Colonialism
I 3 Welfare, Well-being, Poverty
J 15 Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants
J 16 Economics of Gender
P Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems
The Department of Economics at Colorado State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Political Economy. The Department values pluralistic approaches and the application of rigorous methods to the study of pressing economic problems, both in research and teaching. The successful candidate will have expertise in Post-Keynesian, Marxian, Feminist and/or Institutionalist approaches. Preference will be given to topics dealing with the Economics of Race and Gender, Inequality and Poverty, Macroeconomic Inequality, and/or Development and Imperialism. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability or potential to conduct research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Political Economy. The Ph.D. must be completed by the time the appointment begins on 16 August 2025.
The Department values both strong teaching and research, offering programs of study leading to B.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics with graduate fields in political economy, development, international, public, environmental, and regional economics. The program offers multiple courses, both graduate and undergraduate, in Political Economy. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. Tenure requires both scholarly accomplishment and excellence in teaching. Candidates who can advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, service or other professional activity are encouraged to address these goals in their application.
This position offers a defined contribution retirement plan, full benefits, and sabbatical leave. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be extended to those applications received by November 1st, 2024.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. The Department of Economics strives to create and support a diverse and inclusive environment appreciating and valuing the uniqueness of the individual.
The College of Liberal Arts is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who create and extend knowledge and artistry that develops reflective citizens and confident leaders. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aspiring to a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and where all individuals can bring their full selves to their role. We promote the CSU Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals who share these values, and we prioritize a fair and equitable search process that strengthens a diverse, creative, and effective community.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 1st, 2024. Applicants should submit (online at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/151110): 1) a cover letter describing your suitability for the position including if relevant a brief statement on how diversity and inclusivity inform or shape your research, teaching, service, or other professional activity; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) evidence of demonstrated or potential teaching effectiveness (teaching statement, syllabi, teaching evaluations, letters of observation); 5) job market paper; and 6) the names and contact information of three professional references. Please note that a complete application consists of the requested materials and three confidential letters of reference. Your references will be emailed a request for a letter immediately upon submission of your application. As such, applicants should allow sufficient time for their letters to be submitted by November 1st, 2024 to ensure full consideration. Application materials of semi-finalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty in the Department of Economics. Questions about the position can be directed to [email protected]