Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant Professor of Economics . Hobart William Smith Colleges . Geneva, NY . A1 General Economics M4 Accounting and Auditing G1 General Financial Markets C10 Econometric and Statistics Methods and Methodology E1 General Aggregative Models M2 Business Economics The Economics Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027.

Candidates with a Ph.D. by the time of appointment are preferred but ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate-level courses in accounting, statistics or econometrics, and electives related to candidates’ specialized field, as well as contributing to the general education curriculum. Ability to offer electives in financial economics or other applied field is a plus. Teaching responsibilities include five total courses made up of two sections of accounting; one or two sections of statistics or econometrics; and one or two elective courses related to the candidate’s area of specialization.

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and will develop an active, undergraduate-focused research program. About Hobart and William Smith Hobart and William Smith is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences college in New York’s Finger Lakes region, enrolling approximately 2,000 students and maintaining a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. Known for its relationship-rich educational experience and commitment to student success, HWS combines outstanding teaching, engaged scholarship and meaningful mentorship to prepare graduates for fulfilling careers and lives. One of the few undergraduate institutions designated a Carnegie Top Research institution, HWS offers faculty exceptional opportunities to pursue ambitious scholarship while collaborating closely with undergraduates.

Faculty benefit from strong support for research and creative activity, interdisciplinary collaboration, community-engaged learning, and a vibrant academic community dedicated to innovation, intellectual inquiry and student outcomes. . Candidates should upload a letter of application describing teaching qualifications and research interests, c.v., a statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness and attention to inclusivity in the classroom, and evidence of successful teaching experience via Interfolio. Applications must be received by December 15, 2026 to be guaranteed full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. First round interviews will be conducted virtually in January 2027.

Candidates selected for first round interviews will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation and representative sample of research. The salary range for this position is $60,343 - $73,605. Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ( [email protected] ). HWS is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process.

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