Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

The Economics Department of Colgate University invites applications for one visiting assistant professor beginning fall semester 2026. Although all fields are acceptable, candidates will receive preference if they can teach undergraduate econometrics and one or two economics electives, preferably in gender economics, urban economics and/or labor economics. All candidates will likely teach our one-semester Introduction to Economics course. The teaching load is 5 courses per year. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. or ABD in economics and a demonstrated ability or potential for high quality teaching. This position may have the possibility of renewal for an additional year.

Salary Range or Pay Grade
$93,000 (for ABD candidates) to $97,000 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

Application Instructions
A cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 letters of recommendation must be submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/183576. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the cover letter, candidates must describe how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. 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. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are 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. Further information about the department can be found at departmental website: https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-economics

CONTACT: Nicole Simpson, Chair, Department of Economics, nsimpson@colgate.edu.