Assistant Professor, Economics Job at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

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  • Skidmore College
  • Saratoga Springs, NY

Job Description

JEL Fields: I1, Q5

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, beginning in the fall of 2026. Applicants must possess a strong desire to teach and pursue research in a liberal arts environment in a department with a reputation for excellent teaching. The successful candidate will teach both electives and required courses in microeconomics and econometrics. Expertise in health economics is strongly preferred. Another field of interest is environmental economics. Your cover letter should address those fields in which you are prepared to teach.

The college offers excellent research support. The standard teaching load is 5 courses (18 credits) per year, normally with 2 3 preps. New faculty receive a course release in their first year and are eligible for a pre-tenure sabbatical. 

Education: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Economics, although advanced ABDs may be considered. 

Applications are due November 30. We will conduct the first interviews in mid-January 2025.  

Required documents needed to apply: Candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their ability to contribute in the areas described above; a curriculum vitae; one research paper; names and contact information for three references; a research statement; and a teaching statement and/or evidence of teaching capability. To learn more about and apply for this position, please visit us online at: 

Salary Range: $99K - $110K

The hiring rate for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).
  • Unique applicable skills.

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefit plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees needs and those of their families. Benefits information can be found at

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmores faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. 

 

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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