Assistant Professor of Economics

Review of applications begins November 30, 2026 (priority consideration) and continues until filled. Position starts September 1, 2027. Location: Schenectady, NY.

About the role

Union College seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics with demonstrated ability to teach financial economics (investments and/or corporate finance) and intermediate macroeconomics. A preference is given for candidates who can also teach international finance.

The department’s teaching load is six courses over three ten-week terms, up to two of which may be supervision of undergraduate theses. Tenure-track hires receive a one-course load reduction in their first year and additional research support. For more information about the department, visit https://www.union.edu/economics.

The successful hire may develop courses in their area of expertise that could contribute to one or more of the College’s interdisciplinary programs (see https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies). Creating and maintaining a welcoming and