"Assistant Professor of Economics"

The Economics Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2026. Applicants should be committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. The successful candidate will teach courses and conduct research in the general area of macroeconomics. We have particular interest in candidates who have teaching and research interests in macroeconomic aspects of environmental economics, history of economic thought, or technology and innovation. The 15 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Economics Department cover a range of fields, and the Department coordinates a joint seminar series with nearby Colgate University.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum. Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information.

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at HERC Jobs, as well as additional information at Opportunities for Spouses or Partners. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College's educational goals. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year. Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $115,175 to $122,400. The College provides ample support for research, including start-up funds.

Candidates should submit cover letter, C.V., research sample, graduate transcript, and documentation of teaching effectiveness via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/171782. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded to Interfolio. For full consideration, completed applications should be received by November 21, 2025. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Stephen Wu (search committee chair) at swu@hamilton.edu.