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City of Schenectady, New York, United States
Onsite
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.
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.
Compensation
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.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We offer exceptional benefits including:
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).