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. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests that span the two fields. Successful candidates should have an active research program and be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Northampton, MA

Sep 15 2025

Smith College has a 2/2 teaching load, and teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include electives or seminar courses connected to the candidate’s specialty; one or more core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics, or econometrics; and providing research‑based opportunities for our students.

In addition to a competitive benefits package, 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 depend on teaching and work experience beyond the terminal degree, as well as 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. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student‑faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire, and Mt.

Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross‑enroll and faculty cross‑teach across the Five Colleges.

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.

Submit application at  with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, equity and inclusion statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations if available, and 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training