About this position
The Department of Economics at St. Lawrence University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with evidence of successful teaching outcomes in investments and/or corporate finance at both the introductory and upper levels. The finance major is housed in the Department of Economics, which consists of 12 members covering a broad range of fields and interests (including finance and accounting). We have a highly successful Fed Challenge team, active investment and women in economics clubs. Students have access to our 14-terminal Bloomberg Finance Lab in the main library, and department faculty regularly teach using the Bloomberg terminals. The typical teaching assignment is 3 courses per semester consisting of 2 preparations per semester. We are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship in a diverse liberal arts environment.
Please note the following two-part application process:
- Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample of research and 3 confidential letters of recommendation at https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing
- Applicants must also complete an online application at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4687
For full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2026.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 1,600 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.
Location and commute
100 Main St, Canton, NY 13617.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3271011537.