The Washington and Lee University Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Environmental Economics. The appointment begins July 1, 2025. The appointed candidate will offer courses in environmental economics, actively contribute to the interdisciplinary program Environmental Studies, and teach other economics courses as needed. Faculty teaching load is five sections a year, with newly appointed faculty receiving a one-section reduction for the first year. The department features an active research seminar, a pre-tenure leave in the third, fourth, or fifth year, and strong research support.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment that allows students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. A successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to maintain an active, high-quality research agenda. In keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from candidates belonging to communities traditionally underrepresented in academia. 

Washington and Lee is a highly selective, co-educational, liberal arts college of approximately 1850 undergraduate and 400 law students located in the Great Valley of Virginia, approximately 3 hours southwest of D.C. Hallmarks of the institution are its teacher-scholar model, honor system, and a tight-knit community. Learn more about working at W&L, the community, and living in the area at jobs.wlu.edu.

A Ph.D. in Economics or related field is expected by the time of appointment. Prior teaching experience is highly desirable. 

Review of applications will begin November 8. Candidates should submit:

• a letter of application which summarizes teaching interests and experience, current and future scholarship, and potential to work with a diverse student population
• a CV
• graduate transcripts
• three confidential letters of recommendation
• a job-market paper
• student evaluations of teaching, if available.

All materials should be submitted via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/153843.

Semi-finalists will be invited for online interviews which will begin in mid-December.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.