Colgate University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Economics Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position in behavioral economics, beginning in the fall semester of 2027. Scholarship in any broadly related field is welcome. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, but outstanding candidates will be considered at the Associate or Full Professor level.

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. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Completion of Ph.D. is required before or shortly after the date of hire. Further information about the department and this position can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/economics.

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a sample of recent scholarship must be submitted through Interfolio. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. In the cover letter, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the position is 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 https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/.

Please submit all materials electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/193497

Required Components:

A cover letter that must describe the candidate’s ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds

Curriculum Vitae

Three Letters of Recommendation

Evidence of Teaching Experience and Effectiveness

A Sample of Recent Scholarship

Contact: David Murphy, Department of Economics; Colgate University; 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.