What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics position at Union College?
Union College invites applications for one full-time, three-year visiting position, beginning September 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin on April 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by April 6, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Position description:
We have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated ability to teach Intro to Economics and electives in gender, health, economic history, labor, or marketing. We have some preferences for candidates who can teach Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics or Intro to Econometrics.
JEL Classification: 00: Any Field
Keyword: Gender, Health, Economic History, Labor, Marketing
The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2026, 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. 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.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
Please send questions and other inquiries to Younghwan Song at ecochair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their teaching and research abilities.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $83,000-$86,000. 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:
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).
Position description:
We have a strong preference for candidates with demonstrated ability to teach Intro to Economics and electives in gender, health, economic history, labor, or marketing. We have some preferences for candidates who can teach Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics or Intro to Econometrics.
JEL Classification: 00: Any Field
Keyword: Gender, Health, Economic History, Labor, Marketing
The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. by September 1, 2026, 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. 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.
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
- Sample syllabi (preferably for the courses listed above; no more than 3)
Please send questions and other inquiries to Younghwan Song at ecochair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their teaching and research abilities.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $83,000-$86,000. 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:
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition programs
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).
Salary : $83,000 - $86,000