Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position at
the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Economics,
beginning September 1, 2027. Review of applications will begin on
November 30, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Applications received by November 30, 2026 will receive priority
consideration.
Position description:
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.
JEL Classification:
E – Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F – International Economics
G – Financial Economics
Keywords: Financial Economics, Investments, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Intermediate Macroeconomics
The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2027, 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. 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.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as PDF files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
Position description:
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.
JEL Classification:
E – Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F – International Economics
G – Financial Economics
Keywords: Financial Economics, Investments, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Intermediate Macroeconomics
The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2027, 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. 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.
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 and evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as peer observation reports or sample syllabi.
