"Tenure Track Position in Economics-Gender"

The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in gender economics or related fields, beginning fall semester 2026. We have teaching needs in the economics of gender but we will consider candidates who could teach the economics of race, discrimination, demography, or related fields; scholarship in any broadly related field is welcome. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire. Further information about the department and this position can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/economics.

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through https://apply.interfolio.com/174615. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the cover letter, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.

CONTACT: Jyoti Khanna, Chair of the Gender Search Committee, Department of Economics; Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346.

Required components:

• cover letter which must describe the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds
• curriculum vitae
• three letters of recommendation
• evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
• a sample of recent scholarship