Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • Schenectady, NY

3d • $83,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Union College invites applications for one full-time, three-year visiting position, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on April 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by April 6, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Position description: We have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated ability to teach Intro to Economics and electives in gender, health, economic history, labor, or marketing. We have some preferences for candidates who can teach Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics or Intro to Econometrics. JEL Classification: 00: Any Field Keyword: Gender, Health, Economic History, Labor, Marketing The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2026, an established record of teaching excellence, and a strong research program. About the Economics Department: Our teaching load is six courses over three ten-week terms, up to two of which may take the form of supervision of undergraduate theses. For more information regarding the Department, please visit https://www.union.edu/economics. Union College offers many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each other - in collaborative classroom settings, innovative majors, interdisciplinary theses, and unique research initiatives. The successful hire may develop courses in their area of expertise that could contribute to one or more of the interdisciplinary programs. Our complete list can be found at: https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies. Application instructions: Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered. Cover letter CV Job market paper Research statement Teaching statement Sample syllabi (preferably for the courses listed above; no more than 3) In your cover letter, please include information regarding strategies you've developed for teaching students with a wide range of academic and personal backgrounds. Please send questions and other inquiries to Younghwan Song at [email protected]. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their teaching and research abilities. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $83,000-$86,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY We offer exceptional benefits including: Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability Tuition programs Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar). Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [email protected] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Requirements

• Ph.D. by September 1, 2026
• Established record of teaching excellence
• Strong research program

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to teach Intro to Economics and electives in gender, health, economic history, labor, or marketing
• Ability to teach Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics or Intro to Econometrics

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition programs

What This Job Offers

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