Assistant Professor - Economics (Social Science)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,937 - 94,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Savings programs

Mentoring and support for research

Job summary

A prominent university in New York is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in economics at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting Fall 2026. Responsibilities include teaching advanced and introductory economics courses, participating in curriculum development, and contributing to departmental initiatives. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics, with preferred experience in teaching and research. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach advanced and applied economics courses.
• Demonstrated scholarship or achievement in the field of economics.
• Ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper-level economics courses in various formats.
• Participate in the development and assessment of new curricula.
• Provide student advisement and mentoring.
• Research resulting in publications and presentations.

Skills

Teaching ability

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Use of data visualization tools

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

Education

Ph.D. in Economics or related field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Faculty Vacancy Announcement

The Social Science Department at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), a comprehensive college of the City University of New York offering associate and baccalaureate degree programs, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in economics at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026.

The Department of Social Science is a multidisciplinary department offering a bachelor’s degree program in Data Analytics in Economics. The department comprises the disciplines of anthropology, economics, geography, government, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology, and offers academic minors in psychology, history, environmental studies, and economics. We seek candidates who can teach advanced and applied economics courses, as well as introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily upper-level economics courses, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Participate in the development and assessment of new curricula and pedagogical approaches.
• Provide student advisement and mentoring.
• Contribute to Department, School, College, and University service activities, including governance, program assessment, day-to-day operation, and student recruitment and retention, among other areas.
• Research resulting in publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support departmental initiatives and college-wide programs.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Economics or related field. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience teaching introductory economics and advanced courses.
• Expertise in computational or applied economics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Active research agenda that includes publications and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to collaborative work.

Compensation

$76,937 - $94,909. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

• Salaries for eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

How to Apply

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information.

Applications, including the following, must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• A scholarly writing sample
• Three letters of recommendation

Closing Date

Open until filled, with review of applications to begin on or after March 23, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31846

Location: NYC College of Technology

Job Type: Full-Time