Assistant Professor of Social Studies

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse,
energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and
practical idealism go hand in hand.

JEL Classifications:

B00: History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox
Approaches: General

N00: Economic History: General

P00: Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems:
General

Wesleyan University’s College of Social Studies invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position
beginning July 1, 2027 from scholars with primary research and
teaching interests in history of economic thought, economic
history, political economy, and/or economic philosophy. Candidates
must have a Ph.D. in economics in hand by the time of appointment
in order to be hired as an assistant professor. However, a
successful candidate could be hired initially as an instructor if
they are on track to complete the degree within one year of hire,
at which point the rank would be converted to assistant professor.
Advanced assistant professors of economics are also encouraged to
apply. The teaching load is four courses per year. Additional
duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying on a
sustained and professionally visible program of research, and
participating in faculty governance at the college and university
levels. The College of Social Studies (CSS) is a rigorous,
multidisciplinary major focusing on history, government, and social
theory in addition to economics. Founded in 1959, the CSS is
reading and writing intensive, encouraging intellectual
independence with weekly essays, small group tutorials, and a
vibrant intellectual community . Wesleyan values both scholarship
and teaching very highly, has a strong, diverse undergraduate
student body, and offers a generous sabbatical program and
competitive salaries and benefits.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching
evaluations if available, and a sample of scholarly writing via the
online application portal. In the cover letter, applicants should
describe how they support the college's commitment to fostering an
inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email
addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential
letters of recommendation. Complete applications must be received
by November 15, 2026, to be assured of full consideration. Contact
Martha Crebbin with questions at mcrebbin@wesleyan.edu.

The salary range for this position is between $93,500 and
$98,500.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s
completion of a
pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction
of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital
status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability, political belief,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or
non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from
women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination
policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and
Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains
records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of
Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and
online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html
.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of
salary offers.

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development
opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans,
wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and
retirement plans, flexible work schedules, and employee and
dependent tuition programs. Benefit eligibility varies based on
position type, length of appointment, and scheduled work hours.
Temporary employees, per-course visitors, and all other part-time
appointments, including visiting faculty appointments, that are
scheduled for less than half-time work are generally limited to
those benefits required by law.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is
located at:
https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html
.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital
status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability, political belief,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or
non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from
women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination
policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and
Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University
complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime
statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's
Clery Act Report are available on request and online at
http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/compliance.html.