Centre College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Economics & Business, with a specialization in Macroeconomics, beginning in August 2026. We welcome applicants with research and teaching interests in macroeconomics, including macroeconomic aspects of public finance and open economy macroeconomics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education and will utilize a variety of pedagogical practices. As noted in the Statement on Community, Centre strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged.
The Economics & Business Program offers two degrees: 1) Business and 2) Economics & Finance. The teaching responsibilities include core and elective courses in the successful candidate’s specialty. The teaching load is six courses per academic year. The Program’s faculty is a highly collegial, dedicated, and accomplished group of teacher-scholars looking for a colleague who will contribute meaningfully to our continued growth and excellence.
Centre College is a highly selective college of 1,400 students with small classes and high standards, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs, is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The faculty are dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We support faculty from all backgrounds, offering early-career mentoring and ongoing professional development. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, including study at top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships, and rewarding jobs. Centre College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. For more information, visit www.centre.edu.
Review of applications will begin on 12/05/25 and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates with questions about access or accommodations for any part of the application process should contact Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan at ravi.radhakrishnan@centre.edu.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics by the time of appointment.
To apply, please submit the following at https://apply.interfolio.com/175681 A complete application will include (1) letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and evidence of effectiveness (4) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s expertise and future potential, (5) job-market paper, and (6) unofficial transcripts.
As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.
