Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics (Non-Tenure-Track)

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Economics (Non-Tenure-Track) with a 10-month obligation beginning spring 2027.

The position requires teaching three undergraduate courses per semester (including large introductory classes) and performing departmental service. A PhD in Economics and prior higher-education teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics in hand at the time of initial appointment.
• Teaching experience in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate courses each semester, including large-enrollment introductory courses.
• Engage in departmental service and contribute to economics education initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Introductory courses experience

Large-enrollment courses experience

Experiential learning programs

Education

PhD in Economics

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics (Non-Tenure-Track)

Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Economics (Non-Tenure-Track)

The Department of Economics at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, seeks to fill one Assistant Teaching Professor (Non-Tenure-Track)position for an economist committed to achieving excellence in instruction.

The position requires teaching 3 undergraduate courses each semester, including large-enrollment introductory courses, and some departmental service. We are seeking candidates committed to developing careers in economics education.

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track qualified rank faculty position (10-month obligation) ideally beginning with UB’s spring 2027 semester, though fall 2027 start is possible. The initial appointment will be for 3 years, with renewable 1-year terms.

JEL Classifications

• 00 – Default: Any field
• A1 – General Economics
• A2 – Economic Education and Teaching of Economics

Applications received by October 11, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Economics in hand at the time of initial appointment
• Teaching experience in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading experiential learning programs in higher education settings
• Experience teaching introductory and large-enrollment courses

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name Todd Pugatch

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title Associate Professor

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted 09/10/2026

Date to be filled 01/07/2027

References

Number of References Required 3

Instructions to Applicant

By providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.

Supplemental Questions

• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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  • State Professional
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  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
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  • Yes
  • No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].