Union College

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The Department of Economics at Union College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, beginning September 1, 2027. We seek candidates with demonstrated ability to teach financial economics (investments and/or corporate finance) and intermediate macroeconomics. We have some preferences for candidates who can 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. 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. Tenure track hires have a one-course load reduction in their first year and receive additional research support. 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. Creating and maintaining a welcoming and diverse environment is central to developing a rigorous and informed education in the economics department.

Required application materials:
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 describe in their application materials their approaches to supervising undergraduate research, teaching academically and culturally diverse students, promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributing to interdisciplinary studies at the College. Candidates' research and teaching will be evaluated in the context of their academic background and experience.

Please send questions and other inquiries to Kaywana Raeburn at ecochair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references.

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000-$96,000. 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.

Evaluation of candidates will begin on November 30 and continue until the position is filled.