Assistant Professor, Economics and 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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