Assistant Professor - Economics, Asian Studies

Summary:

The Department of Economics at Skidmore College jointly with the Asian Studies Program invite applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, beginning in the fall of 2027.  This is the Frances Young Tang ’61 Professorship in Economics and Asian Studies. Applicants must possess a strong desire to teach and pursue research in a liberal arts environment in a department and program with a reputation for excellent teaching.  The successful candidate will teach both electives and required courses in economics and Asian studies.

Applicable JEL Fields:  E [macroeconomics and monetary economics], O11 [Macroeconomic Analyses of Economic Development], O53 [Economywide country studies: Asia including middle east], P5 [Comparative Economic Systems], Z13 [Other special topics: Economic Sociology • Economic Anthropology • Language • Social and Economic Stratification]

Responsibilities:

• Teach 18 credits per academic year in Economics and Asian Studies
• Contribute to interdisciplinary offerings such as the First-Year experience or relevant College general education programs
• Develop a coherent research stream and maintain a vigorous, ongoing research agenda that produces peer-reviewed publications in high-quality outlets.
• Advise students and participate in departmental service activities.
• Play a critical role in continuing to build the Asian Studies program through service.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in Economics (advanced ABDs with dissertation defenses scheduled prior to the start of the fall semester 2027 will be considered).
• Research interest and teaching capability in economics and Asian studies relating to China and Asia. 
• Evidence of teaching experience and promise and/or a teaching statement.
• Three reference letters are required as part of the application.
• One research paper to serve as evidence of scholarly promise is also required.

Candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their ability to contribute in the areas described above, a curriculum vitae, one research paper, three letters of reference, a research statement, and a teaching statement and evidence of teaching capability. To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:  http://jobs.skidmore.edu 

Your cover letter should address the fields in which you are prepared to teach and how they relate to China and Asia. We will consider macroeconomists with an international orientation, specifically China and Asia. The college offers excellent research support. The standard teaching load is 18 credits per academic year (usually 5 courses per year, normally with 2 – 3 preps). New faculty receive a course release in their first year and are eligible for a pre-tenure sabbatical. 

Applications are due November 30.  We will conduct first interviews in early to mid-January 2027. 

Salary Range:  $95,000 - $105,000.

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits  

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, NY which is recognized as a highly desirable place to live, based on the area’s rich history, safety, and access to recreation, culture, dining, and top-tier public schools.

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