Assistant Professor of Economics

Description

The Department of Economics at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position in industrial organization and/or health economics at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2026. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose interests span both fields. Successful candidates should have an active research program and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Smith College has a 2/2 teaching load;

teaching responsibilities typically include electives or seminar courses related to the candidate’s specialty, one or more core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, or econometrics, and research-based opportunities for students.

Northampton, MA

Sep 15, 2025

A Ph.D. in Economics or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Economics are encouraged to apply.

Pay for newly-hired assistant professors with a terminal degree in Economics beginning the first year of the tenure clock in Fall 2026 is typically between $102,000–107,000. Salary decisions are dependent on teaching and work experience beyond the terminal degree, market, disciplinary, and internal peer equity factors.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. Faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student‑faculty research projects. Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Students cross‑enroll and faculty cross‑teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Economics may be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Submit your application at  Application materials must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Job market paper
• Equity and inclusion statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations if available
• Three confidential letters of recommendation

Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2025, with semi‑finalist interviews via Zoom the week of December 15, 2025. Please address questions about the position to Susan Sayre at ssayre.

Smith College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.