Assistant Professor, Economics and Asian Studies

Skidmore College•Saratoga Springs, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economics at Skidmore College jointly with the Asian Studies Program invite applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, beginning in the fall of 2027. This is the Frances Young Tang ’61 Professorship in Economics and Asian Studies. Applicants must possess a strong desire to teach and pursue research in a liberal arts environment in a department and program with a reputation for excellent teaching. The successful candidate will teach both electives and required courses in economics and Asian studies.

Requirements

A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in Economics (advanced ABDs with dissertation defenses scheduled prior to the start of the fall semester 2027 will be considered).
Research interest and teaching capability in economics and Asian studies relating to China and Asia.
Evidence of teaching experience and promise and/or a teaching statement.
Three reference letters are required as part of the application.
One research paper to serve as evidence of scholarly promise is also required.
Candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their ability to contribute in the areas described above, a curriculum vitae, one research paper, three letters of reference, a research statement, and a teaching statement and evidence of teaching capability.
Your cover letter should address the fields in which you are prepared to teach and how they relate to China and Asia.
We will consider macroeconomists with an international orientation, specifically China and Asia.

Nice To Haves

Applicable JEL Fields: E [macroeconomics and monetary economics], O11 [Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development], O53 [Economywide country studies: Asia including middle east], P5 [Comparative Economic Systems], Z13 [Other special topics: Economic Sociology Economic Anthropology Language Social and Economic Stratification]

Responsibilities

Teach 18 credits per academic year in Economics and Asian Studies
Contribute to interdisciplinary offerings such as the First-Year experience or relevant College general education programs
Develop a coherent research stream and maintain a vigorous, ongoing research agenda that produces peer-reviewed publications in high-quality outlets.
Advise students and participate in departmental service activities.
Play a critical role in continuing to build the Asian Studies program through service.