Assistant Professor in International Trade

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Economics at Cornell University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in international trade, with a preference for candidates working on China. Candidates must have or anticipate a Ph.D. by July 2027 and should demonstrate excellence in research and teaching.

Pay range is $170,000–$195,000; appointments are tenure-track/tenured. Priority will be given to applications received by November 7, 2026. Salary offers reflect education, experience, and skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by July 2027 or at least in process toward completion.
• Record of high-quality research in international trade or related fields.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in international trade and related topics.
• Teach economics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor and supervise student research and theses.

Skills

International trade

China focus

Teaching excellence

Education

Ph.D. by 2027

Job description

Position Description

Title: Assistant Professor

Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure-track/Tenured)

Location: Ithaca, NY, USA

JEL Classification: 00 Default: Any Field

F0 General

F1 Trade

Keywords: International Trade

Deadline Date: [11/7/2026]

The DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS at CORNELL UNIVERSITY invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in international trade. We are especially interested in candidates whose work focuses on China, though applicants specializing in other regions will also receive full consideration. [Outstanding candidates in adjacent fields also will be considered.] Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by July 2027 and must demonstrate excellence in research and excellence in teaching.

Information about the Economics Department appears at https://www.economics.cornell.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by November 7, 2026.

Pay Range: $170,000 - $195,000

Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9‑month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.