Assistant Professor of Economics

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • Schenectady, NY

7d • $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 (investments and/or corporate finance) and intermediate macroeconomics. The department prefers candidates who can also teach international finance. Applicants should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2027, an established record of teaching excellence, and a strong research program.

The teaching load is six courses over three ten-week terms, up to two of which may be undergraduate thesis supervision. 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. Candidates should address their approaches to supervising undergraduate research, teaching academically and culturally diverse students, promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributing to interdisciplinary studies.

Applications must be submitted as PDF files and include a cover letter, CV, job market paper, research statement, and teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applications received by November 30, 2026, receive priority consideration; review begins that date and continues until the position is filled. First-round interview invitees will be asked for contact information for three professional references. The annual salary range is $93,000–$96,000. The position is located in Schenectady, New York.

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, and teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness as PDF files.
• Applicants should describe their approaches to supervising undergraduate research, teaching academically and culturally diverse students, promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributing to interdisciplinary studies.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach international finance.
• Experience or interest in developing courses that contribute to interdisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach financial economics, including investments and/or corporate finance, and intermediate macroeconomics.
• May teach international finance.
• Supervise undergraduate theses, with up to two courses of the teaching load potentially taking this form.
• Maintain a strong research program.
• May develop courses in the candidate’s area of expertise that contribute to interdisciplinary programs.
• Contribute to a welcoming and diverse educational environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP), dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Free access to the on-campus fitness facility and discounts for on-campus wellness programs.
• Pre-tax and post-tax participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Salary continuation program in the event of disability.
• Tuition Exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree