"Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics"

Visiting Assistant Professor in Economics

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY

Open Date: Dec 29, 2025

Description

Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics to begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five or six courses over two semesters. Candidates with a Ph.D. by August 2026 are strongly preferred but ABD will be considered. The position requires a specialization in macroeconomics, with an emphasis in financial economics or other applied macroeconomics field, and a willingness to teach undergraduate-level statistics or econometrics. Teaching responsibilities will be in the areas of intermediate macroeconomics, statistics, and electives in the candidate's area of specialty. The successful candidate should be willing to contribute to the general education curriculum.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D. by August 2026 are strongly preferred but ABD will be considered. Specialization in macroeconomics, with emphasis in financial economics or other applied macroeconomics field.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of application, c.v., teaching statement with attention to inclusivity in the classroom, evidence of successful teaching experience, and arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation via Interfolio. Questions about the position may be directed to Josh Greenstein, Department Chair, at greenstein@hws.edu.

Applications must be received by February 13, 2026 to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted virtually during the Spring 2026 semester. The salary range for this position is $49,300 - $68,000.

Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources (hr@hws.edu).