Assistant Professor of Economics

Union College•Schenectady, NY

5d•$93,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Union College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics, beginning September 1, 2027. The successful applicant will teach financial economics, such as investments and/or corporate finance, and intermediate macroeconomics. The department has a preference for candidates able to teach international finance. The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2027, an established record of teaching excellence, and a strong research program. The department's teaching load is six courses over three ten-week terms, with up to two courses potentially consisting of supervision of undergraduate theses. Tenure-track hires receive a one-course load reduction in their first year and additional research support. The successful hire may develop courses in their area of expertise that contribute to one or more of the College's interdisciplinary programs. The department emphasizes creating and maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment. Applications must be submitted as PDF files and include a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as peer observation reports or sample syllabi). Applicants should address their approaches to supervising undergraduate research, teaching academically and culturally diverse students, promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributing to interdisciplinary studies. Applications received by November 30, 2026 will receive priority consideration; review begins on that date and continues until the position is filled. The position is located in Schenectady, New York. The annual salary range is $93,000–$96,000.

Requirements

Ph.D. by September 1, 2027.
Established record of teaching excellence.
Strong research program.
Demonstrated ability to teach financial economics (investments and/or corporate finance) and intermediate macroeconomics.
Submit a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness as PDF files.
Address approaches to supervising undergraduate research, teaching academically and culturally diverse students, promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributing to interdisciplinary studies in application materials.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach international finance.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as peer observation reports or sample syllabi.

Responsibilities

Teach financial economics, including investments and/or corporate finance.
Teach intermediate macroeconomics.
Potentially teach international finance, a preferred teaching area.
Supervise undergraduate theses, as part of the teaching load where applicable.
Develop courses in the candidate's area of expertise that may contribute to interdisciplinary programs.
Contribute to a welcoming and diverse educational environment.