The Department of Economics and Business at Hope College seeks candidates for an open rank tenure-track opening in economics to begin in the fall semester of 2026. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to combine teaching excellence with a productive research agenda, should be committed to the character and goals of an undergraduate liberal arts college, and should have a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith. All areas of specialization will be considered. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Economics or expect to complete their Ph.D. by July 2026.

 

Teaching responsibilities normally include introductory classes in either macroeconomics or microeconomics and upper-level theory courses or electives that fit with the interests and skills of the faculty member. The standard teaching load is three courses (two preps) per semester.

 

Hope College is a Christian residential liberal arts undergraduate college committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith and its relationship to their academic disciplines. The economics program within the Department of Economics and Business features (i) a comprehensive economics curriculum that prepares students for success in graduate school along with a grounding in the liberal arts; (ii) an intimate academic environment that includes opportunities for local and global experiential learning and student/faculty collaboration, and (iii) Christian perspectives that inform both curriculum content and teaching pedagogy.
 

Further information on Hope College and its mission can be found at http://www.hope.edu/ and at https://hope.edu/about/mission.html; the department’s website is at https://hope.edu/academics/economics-business/.

 

Questions can be addressed to the search committee co-chair, Dr. Steven McMullen, at econsearch@hope.edu. Formal applications with all relevant materials should be submitted electronically at www.hope.edu/employment/faculty. A complete application should include:

(i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) graduate transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable for application), (iv) evidence of teaching excellence and experience, (v) a sample research paper, and (vi) a short statement describing the candidate’s research agenda.

Finally, successful applicants will also demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. In particular, the statement should describe how the candidate’s faith and vocation as an economist align with Hope’s mission and Christian aspirations. More guidelines for Hope College candidates’ response to the mission statements can be found at hope.edu/jobs.
 

For full consideration, full applications should be submitted by November 15th, 2025.

Initial interviews will be conducted over Zoom in December.

Applicants should have all of the following:

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.